Lafayette College

It is very difficult to get into Lafayette College. The acceptance rate at Lafayette College is 34%. Out of 10,500 applications received in 2023, 3,531 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Lafayette College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to Lafayette College for fall should hear back from Lafayette College by April 1.

Lafayette College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Lafayette College's admissions stats.

Lafayette College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	53%
Mean SAT Score	1403
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	39%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	14%
Waitlist	Yes

Lafayette College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Lafayette College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Lafayette College?

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Lafayette College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Lafayette College is 43%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 34%. In 2022, Lafayette College admitted 362 of the 835 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early because they hope it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Lafayette College Admissions

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Is Lafayette College Hard To Get Into?

It is very difficult to get into Lafayette College.

In 2022, Lafayette College accepted 34% of students, around 3,531 of the 10,500 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Lafayette College, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Lafayette College

For more information on transferring to Lafayette College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Lafayette College

In 2022, Lafayette College waitlisted 2,456 students and 981 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 17 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Lafayette College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Lafayette College

What does Lafayette College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Lafayette College for more information on admission factors.

Lafayette College Application Requirements

To apply to Lafayette College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Lafayette College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Lafayette College?

Students admitted to Lafayette College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 20% submitted a class rank. At Lafayette College 53% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 75% were in the top 25% and 95% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Lafayette College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	10.88%
3.75 and 3.99	22.15%
3.50 and 3.74	29.18%
3.25 and 3.49	20.95%
3.00 and 3.24	12.07%
2.50 and 2.9	4.64%
2.00 and 2.49	0.13%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Lafayette College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Lafayette College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 39% of Lafayette College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 14% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Lafayette College?

To be competitive with other Lafayette College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1350 and 1460 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lafayette College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1460 and 25% of scored lower than 1350, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Lafayette College student is 1403.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Lafayette College students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 660 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Lafayette College students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 660 or higher.

To be most competitive at Lafayette College, you should strive to earn between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lafayette College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lafayette College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

More Information on Transferring to Lafayette College

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Lafayette College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Lafayette College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Lafayette College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Lafayette College.

Does Lafayette College accept transfer credits?

✅ Lafayette College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Lafayette College?

✅ Lafayette College is not test optional.

What is Lafayette College's acceptance rate?

✅ Lafayette College's acceptance rate is 34%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lafayette College?

✅ Lafayette College's early decision acceptance rate was 43% in 2021.

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