LAFAYETTE COLLEGE

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Lafayette College

School Overview

Lafayette College has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Easton, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

High St
Easton, PA 18042-1768
Main Phone: (610) 330-5000
Web Site: www.lafayette.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,251 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.5% of students attend full-time, while 1.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 318 male students and 272 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 53.9% of the student body, while females made up 46.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 36.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 560. One quarter of students scored at least 650.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 610 or higher. One fourth of students scored 700 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Medical Science

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Lafayette College reports that it is nationally accredited.

Lafayette College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Lafayette College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Patriot League (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,688
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 28,244
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,688

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

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