Lafayette College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant at Lafayette: 23% of students submit SAT scores, and the middle range is a strong 1370–1490. With a 31.4% admit rate, aim for the upper half of that range to make your testing a clear strength.
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Lafayette College facts and stats
Lafayette College enrolls about 2,775 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Lafayette has a 90% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 88%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
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How do your scores compare at Lafayette?
Key Lafayette College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Lafayette, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year are available for retakes and potential superscore gains. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test date likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Lafayette is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $64,608, and 39% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $19,371. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline.
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Lafayette’s listed cost of attendance is about $84,474, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 39% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $57,114. Merit awards average $19,371 for students who receive them, which can significantly reduce the sticker price. Graduates leave with an average debt of $38,169.
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92% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 25% of men join fraternities, and 34% of women join sororities.
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