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Lafayette College

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At Lafayette College, students are challenged to move beyond the familiar, the comfortable, the easy. They push themselves to become thinkers and leaders. Like us, they believe in the power of And. Lafayette College is liberal arts and engineering. Athletics and research. Academics and community engagement. Art and entrepreneurship. We seek students who live at intersections, blending passion and purpose. Our students shape their futures through an eclectic mix of majors and minors, double majors, and dual degrees. They collaborate on campus and in the community across class years, fields of study, and areas of interests. They live and learn with a Cur Non spirit. The motto for the Marquis de Lafayette, our namesake, Cur Non means Why Not. Why not have the courage to live boldly? Why not engage in every aspect of learning? Why not use your intellect, energy and talent to find your And? If this sounds like the mindset you seek, then welcome to a place where all aspects of who you are will thrive. That is the power of And.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Deadlines
Early Decision I: Nov. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
Early Decision II: Feb. 1*
*For those students applying for Early Decision II: Please note that the deadline is January 15; however, students who have applied to Lafayette College by January 15 may convert the status of their Regular Decision application to Early Decision II up to February 1.

Requirements
Common Application
Application Fee $65 or Fee Waiver
Letters of Recommendation from a Counselor and at least one Teacher
Official High School Transcript
Updated Senior Grades (Mid-year or first-trimester)
Optional: SAT or ACT Scores
If applying for Financial Aid:
FAFSA
CSS Profile
IDOC Forms

Transfer

Deadlines
For Fall Enrollment: May 1
For Spring Enrollment: Nov. 1

Requirements
Common Application
Application Fee $65 or Fee Waiver
College/University Transcript
Final High School Transcript
Mid-semester Grade Report (if currently enrolled in college)
Professor Recommendation
Registrar's Report
Optional: SAT or ACT Scores
Course descriptions and syllabi

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Experience the beauty of our campus, the spirit of our students and the energy of our faculty through a variety of on-campus and virtual visit opportunities.

We offer an on-campus tour experience as well as dynamic virtual events to help you understand the breadth of our academics and research, our dedication to community engagement, the synergy of the student-faculty interaction and an endless list of opportunities for students to learn, grow and thrive during their college years. In-person and virtual interviews are also available and are highly recommended. You do not need to wait until after you apply to interview.

We are thrilled to be part of your college journey and look forward to learning more about you through your application to Lafayette College!