| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Leopards |
In an environment that fosters the free exchange of ideas, Lafayette College seeks to nurture the inquiring mind and to integrate intellectual, social, and personal growth. The College strives to develop students' skills of critical thinking, verbal communication, and quantitative reasoning and their capacity for creative endeavor; it encourages students to examine the traditions of their own culture and those of others, to develop systems of values that include an understanding of personal, social, and professional responsibility, and to regard education as an indispensable, life-long process.
Lafayette College is a private coeducational liberal arts and engineering college located in Easton, Pennsylvania, USA. The school, founded in 1826 by citizens of Easton, first began holding classes in 1832. The founders voted to name the school after General Lafayette, then in a farewell tour of the country, as "a testimony of respect for 1 talents, virtues, and signal services...the great cause of freedom." (initially Marquis de Lafayette until June 1790, when he abolished and permanently renounced both the nobility and aristocratic title).
The student body, consisting entirely of undergraduates, come from 42 U.S. States and 72 countries. In its 2008 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked Lafayette 34th out of all liberal arts colleges in the nation, while Barron's ranked it among the top 65 "Most Competitive" colleges and universities. Lafayette's endowment is one of the 100 largest in the country, indicating significant wealth, especially for an entirely undergraduate institution. Its 23 varsity sports teams participate in the Patriot League, with its football team claiming the league championship from 2004-2006 and wins over rival Lehigh University the past four years.
A group of Easton citizens led by James Madison Porter met on December 27, 1824 at White's Tavern to explore the possibility of opening a nearby college. The recent visit of the General Lafayette to New York prompted the founders to name the school after the French military officer. The group also established the 35-member Board of Trustees, a system of governance that has remained at the College since its inception. In need of an education plan, the meeting gave the responsibility to Porter, lawyer Jacob Wagener, and Yale educated lawyer Joel Jones. The charter gained approval and on March 9, 1826, Pennsylvania Governor John Andrew Shulze's signature made the college official.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 88% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Patriot League) Basketball (Patriot League) Baseball (Patriot League) Track (Patriot League) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 29,982 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 29,822 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 160 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,598 | 10% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,936 | 9% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 18,288 | 54% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,260 | 44% | |
Any Aid: |
66% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 37% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 600 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 670, Math: 700 |
| Application Fee: | $ 60.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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i got accepted there with their top scholarship, the marquis, which also includes special study abroad and cultural events. i'm really impressed with how personal and caring the college seems to be, from sending alumni to talk generally about college with all applicants, to personalizing my acceptance letter, and quite a few other nice things. i'll probably go there, but i'm just very excited about it and want to know both the pros and cons of being a Lafayette leopard.
17 months ago
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This probably won't be very helpful, but I'll put it out there anyway.
My dad graduated from Lafayette waaaaay back in the 60s. He got an engineering degree, and went to Lafayette at night, while he worked by day.
From what I understand, he got a very fine education at Lafayette. I'm sure the school has grown and evolved over the years, and it's probably even better.
Also, you might like the area. There are lots of interesting things to do around Easton. And you won't really be that far from NYC, the Jersey shore and the Poconoes.
Congratulations on your scholarship! You have reason to be excited and proud.
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