Lafayette College Student Population

How many students at Lafayette?

For the academic year 2024-2025, Lafayette College has a total enrollment of 2,775 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

• Gender Breakdown: 1,386 male students (49.9%) and 1,389 female students (50.1%) are attending .
• Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 1,844 White students (66.5%) and 272 Hispanic students (9.8%).
• Class Delivery:

Compared to similar private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences - which average 1,449 - Lafayette's body is significantly larger.

Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.

Enrollment by Gender and Class Level

By gender, 1,386 male (49.95%) and 1,389 female (50.05%) students are attending Lafayette College. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 99.78.

• Enrollment Trends

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 1,844 White, 162 Black, and 98 Asian students out of a total of 2,775 are attending at Lafayette College. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).

Lafayette College is somewhat diverse with a diversity index of 54.1% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution shows moderate representation of multiple racial and ethnic groups.

Student Age Distribution

There are 2,765 students under 25 years old, and 10 students over 25 years old out of 2,775 total students.

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 2,775 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 20 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 0.72%.