Lafayette College
Founded 1826
President Nicole Hurd (President)
Fees USD 57,698
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Lafayette College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1826 in Easton, Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River. Consistently ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges, Lafayette enrolls 2,800 students and is one of the few liberal arts colleges to offer ABET-accredited engineering. The Lafayette-Lehigh football rivalry is the most-played rivalry game in college football history.
Schools
- School of Engineering — ABET-accredited; rare at liberal arts colleges
- School of Business — Business and economics programs
- College of Arts and Sciences — Strong liberal arts curriculum
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~36% | Tuition: ~$57,698