Lafayette College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,114

Cost of attendance at Lafayette College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,114

Cost of attendance at Lafayette College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lafayette College was $38,754. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lafayette College

Lafayette College net price calculator

$38,754

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Lafayette College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$38,754	$10,019 (35%)	$24,133	$19,036	$30,271	$34,957	$53,627
2021	$28,735	$1,925 (7%)	$11,728	$12,400	$13,393	$19,462	$49,560
2020	$26,810	$45	$6,934	$11,360	$17,121	$26,450	$48,047
2019	$26,855	$707 (3%)	$10,471	$15,006	$14,444	$25,574	$46,392
2018	$26,148	$60	$7,769	$15,850	$20,677	$23,615	$43,709
2017	$26,208	$1,215 (5%)	$7,353	$12,372	$21,404	$27,682	$46,329
2016	$24,993	$2,026 (7%)	$12,156	$14,991	$17,777	$21,459	$44,048
2015	$27,019	$1,032 (4%)	$11,995	$13,918	$19,935	$26,343	$42,517
2014	$25,987	--	$9,747	$17,292	$19,127	$25,182	$40,902

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lafayette College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$75,934	$1,926 (3%)	$57,114	-	$1,000
2021	$74,008	$8	$55,742	-	$1,000
2020	$74,016	$2,746 (4%)	$55,752	-	$1,000
2019	$71,270	$2,630 (4%)	$53,630	-	$1,000
2018	$68,640	$2,535 (4%)	$51,600	-	$1,000
2017	$66,105	$2,425 (4%)	$49,635	-	$1,000
2016	$63,680	$1,775 (3%)	$47,760	-	$1,000
2015	$61,905	$2,155 (4%)	$46,385	-	$1,000
2014	$59,750	$2,062 (4%)	$44,670	-	$1,000
2013	$57,688	--	$42,980	-	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Lafayette College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,510 dormitories available to its students at $10,308 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Lafayette College is $1,145 per month.
Does Lafayette College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Lafayette College for one academic year is $6,362, which works out to $707 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Lafayette College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Lafayette College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,150

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Lafayette College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Lafayette College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lafayette College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$613	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$613	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Lafayette College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lafayette College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,362	$10,308	N/A	20	2,510
2021	$6,207	$10,056	N/A	20	2,536
2020	$6,207	$10,057	N/A	20	2,394
2019	$5,970	$9,670	N/A	20	2,388
2018	$5,740	$9,300	N/A	20	2,371
2017	$5,520	$8,950	N/A	99	2,318
2016	$5,310	$8,610	N/A	20	2,337

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lafayette College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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