Easton, Pennsylvania
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Lafayette College is a private liberal arts college in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1826 by James Madison Porter and other citizens in Easton, the college first held classes in 1832. The founders voted to name the college after the Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. Located on College Hill in Easton, the campus overlooks the Delaware River and is situated in the Lehigh…
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High St, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042-1768
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Total CoA (on-campus): $83,364
Room & Board: $18,640
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 59%
Avg Grant Aid: $44,126
Pell Grant Recipients: 11%
Total CoA (on-campus): $83,364
Room & Board: $18,640
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 59%
Avg Grant Aid: $44,126
Pell Grant Recipients: 11%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1340–1490
SAT ERW: 670–730
SAT Math: 670–760
ACT Composite: 30–33