- 2,700+ undergraduates
- Students from 47 countries and 44 U.S. states
- 50+ areas of study across liberal arts and engineering
- 115+ clubs and organizations, including an International Students’ Association
- 95% of the Class of 2024 were employed, continuing their education, and/or doing meaningful life work within six months of graduation
- One of 70 schools in the nation that guarantees to meet 100% of admitted and enrolled students’ demonstrated financial need.
International applicants
Are you looking for a private, undergraduate-only U.S. college with a stellar academic reputation, a connected international student community, and 200 years of leading graduates into their successful futures?
What To Think About Now
U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2026
30th Best National Liberal Arts College in the U.S.
13th Best Undergraduate Engineering Program, at schools where doctorate is not offered
The Princeton Review, 2026
#8 Students Study the Most
#7 Best Career Services
#7 Great Financial Aid
#37 Best Value Colleges, Private
Lafayette College is rated among the top colleges in the country.
Proximity and access
Easton, a small city, is in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, about 113 km from New York City and 97 km from Philadelphia.
Nearby international airports:
Lehigh Valley (ABE, 23 km from campus), Newark Liberty (EWR, 96 km), Philadelphia (PHL, 113 km), and John F. Kennedy (JFK, 117 km).
Driving times from Lafayette’s campus:
• New York (1.5 hours)
• Philadelphia (1.5 hours)
• Washington, D.C. (3.5 hours)
• Boston (5 hours)
• Baltimore (3 hours)
Contact us
- Admissions counselors are assigned to different areas of the world and are here to help you. See the list of admissions counselors.
Additional information
Read about life on campus
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May 23, 2026
A celebration of community
Celebrations across campus recognize student connection leading up to Lafayette’s 191st Commencement
Apr 29, 2026
What’s next for the Class of 2026: Martin Ayala
After graduating, Ayala will work as a field engineer for Turner Construction’s Philadelphia business unit
One of the reasons I chose Lafayette was that I wanted to be challenged and pushed outside of my comfort zone. I didn’t want to feel lost in a crowd; I wanted to be known. At Lafayette, you are surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. The small, supportive environment pushes you to engage, speak up and become a better version of you.
Abdi Kusata
Computer science and studio art
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