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Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Private Nonprofit · General
Lafayette College is a private nonprofit institution in Easton, PA. With a 31% admission rate and 1,490 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,746 students, offers 14 programs with earnings data, and has a 89% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
31%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,490
Enrollment
2,746
Completion Rate
89%
Cost of Attendance
$78,854
In-State Tuition
$62,574
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,574
Programs
15
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 14 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($79K)
Showing 14 of 14 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,602 | $97,678 | $78,854 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,507 | — | $78,854 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,481 | $94,144 | $78,854 | 0.9x | |
| 4 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,391 | $90,802 | $78,854 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,164 | $106,100 | $78,854 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,433 | $89,758 | $78,854 | 0.7x | |
| 7 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,112 | $81,966 | $78,854 | 0.6x | |
| 8 | Sociology and AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,321 | — | $78,854 | 0.5x | |
| 9 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,885 | $78,669 | $78,854 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,235 | $74,290 | $78,854 | 0.5x | |
| 11 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $92,887 | $78,854 | — | |
| 12 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $74,426 | $78,854 | — | |
| 13 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $82,698 | $78,854 | — | |
| 14 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $59,301 | $78,854 | — |