About Us

At Lafayette, doing is as much a part of learning as class time. Here, hands-on experience is how we revolutionize the world. You’ll connect with students and alumni with similar interests and others passionate about fields of study you’ve never before imagined.

You Should Know

89% of our grads are employed, continuing their education, in internships, or in volunteer work six months after graduation.

89%

We're 70 miles west of New York City.

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Apr 22, 2019

Hope for Notre-Dame’s Reconstruction

By Bryan Hay Leonard Van Gulick, who was familiar with the “forest” of ancient timber in Notre-Dame’s attic, held his breath as swirling flames took…

Apr 17, 2019

A Wee Bit of Learning and Fun

By Stephen Wilson What one wish would you make if you caught a leprechaun? That question for fifth-graders may be easier to answer than naming their favorite…

Apr 14, 2019

A Historic Occasion

By Morgan Sturm ’19 When Robert Weiner, professor of history, first arrived at Lafayette at the age of 26, he was the second youngest faculty member…

Middle States Accreditation

During the years 2017-19, Lafayette College will once again undergo the process of accreditation through MSCHE, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Find out more about the Middle States Accreditation process.

We Are

These women taught me that aging is not something to fear but something to embrace and be thankful for.

Christina Shaman ’16

Film and Media/Women's and Gender Studies

With my jellyfish installation, I’m trying to bring awareness to the notion that our oceans are pretty out of balance.

Jim Toia

Director of Community Arts Program

Lafayette offers an incredible set of resources that allow it to compete with larger universities in terms of research opportunities.

Rachel Elias ’17

Chemical Engineering