Are you looking for a private, undergraduate-only U.S. college with a great academic reputation, a connected international student community, and 200 years of leading graduates into their successful futures?
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.
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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)
Celebrations across campus recognize student connection leading up to Lafayette’s 191st Commencement
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.
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