School profile
Lafayette College Lacrosse
Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Patriot League. The school admits 31 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,350 to 1,500, and enrolls 2,757 undergraduates.
Location
Easton, PA
Admit rate
31%
SAT range
1,350-1,500
Undergraduates
2,757
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
| Women's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
How Lafayette College compares
With a 31 percent admit rate, Lafayette College is more selective than 89 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,350 and 1,500 on the SAT, or 31 to 33 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 2,757 undergraduates, it is the 24th largest of the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Lafayette College usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- American University62% admit · SAT 1,280-1,460
- Boston University11% admit · SAT 1,420-1,530
- Bucknell University29% admit · SAT 1,310-1,470
- Colgate University14% admit · SAT 1,430-1,540
- College of the Holy Cross18% admit · SAT 1,240-1,410
- Georgetown University13% admit · SAT 1,390-1,550
- Lehigh University26% admit · SAT 1,370-1,500
- Loyola University Maryland75% admit · SAT 1,200-1,370
Common questions
Does Lafayette College have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Lafayette College fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Easton, Pennsylvania, competing in the Patriot League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Lafayette College?
Lafayette College admits 31 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 89 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,350 to 1,500. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Lafayette College?
Lafayette College enrolls 2,757 undergraduates, the 24th largest among the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.