Lafayette College

Lafayette College is a private, Christian, liberal art college located in Easton, PA. It is a respected college, ranked 85th in the nation, with a 29% acceptance rate. It has a small sized student body with 2,678 full-time undergrads in attendance. 18% of Lafayette's graduates get a Bachelor's in Economics. Alternative frequently selected fields include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and International Relations, but there are 36 total offerings to select from. It has a strong film program, ranking second in Pennsylvania. Furthermore, Lafayette College places 1st in Pennsylvania for best Christian colleges. At full freight, tuition is $50,948 a year for applicants from Pennsylvania. If you are not living in Pennsylvania, tuition could go for up to $56,311. That being said, 56% of Lafayette undergrads receive monetary aid. 88% of Lafayette College students end up graduating, ready to hit the labor force. On average, graduates earn an annual income of $56,400 a couple years after receiving their diplomas. After 4 more years of experience, the graduate's average yearly wage rises 21.6% to $68,600, which is 71.1% above the national median salary for individuals. Applicants may also like to be aware that the acceptance rate for early decision applicants is 49% and you are required to take college prep courses in order to submit your application. What's more, it does not offer evening degree programs. In terms of your pocketbook, be aware that the average amount of aid awarded through federal grants is $5,083 and the average aid awarded per year is $39,695. Overall, Lafayette received a 9.46 out of 10 and when grading its location, Lafayette received an 8.5. On the subject of the campus experience, 92% of undergrads live on campus. To wind things up, one quarter of graduates pull in a starting salary of $40,000 or less and on average, Lafayette students graduate with debts of $6,487 per year.