Lafayette College Acceptance Rate
Easton, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,874
- Admitted
- 3,107
- Yield
- 22.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lafayette College's acceptance rate has risen from 29.7% in 2014–15 to 31.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,796 to 9,874 (+27%) over that period.
Its 31.5% rate makes Lafayette College more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (33.6% for women vs 29.5% for men, a 4.1-point gap). Lafayette College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 22.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,796 | 2,319 | 29.7% | 648 |
| 2015–16 | 7,465 | 2,258 | 30.2% | 672 |
| 2016–17 | 8,123 | 2,298 | 28.3% | 649 |
| 2017–18 | 8,469 | 2,609 | 30.8% | 680 |
| 2018–19 | 9,237 | 2,715 | 29.4% | 733 |
| 2019–20 | 8,521 | 2,682 | 31.5% | 698 |
| 2020–21 | 8,215 | 2,922 | 35.6% | 606 |
| 2021–22 | 8,262 | 3,366 | 40.7% | 782 |
| 2022–23 | 10,500 | 3,531 | 33.6% | 757 |
| 2023–24 | 9,874 | 3,107 | 31.5% | 697 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,714 | 1,584 | 33.6% |
| Men | 5,160 | 1,523 | 29.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–730 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 670–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 14% |
How Lafayette College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lafayette College's acceptance rate?
Lafayette College's acceptance rate is 31.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,107 admitted of 9,874 applicants).
Is Lafayette College test optional?
Lafayette College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lafayette College?
Lafayette College received 9,874 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,107.
What SAT score do you need for Lafayette College?
Admitted students at Lafayette College typically scored 670–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lafayette College getting harder to get into?
Lafayette College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 29.7% in 2014–15 to 31.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.lafayette.edu/.