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33.6%Acceptance
$62,574Tuition
2,746Students
88%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$91,410Earnings
#9 in PennsylvaniaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Presbyterian Church (USA)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$62,574
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,574
Average Net Price
$32,496
Students Receiving Financial Aid
10.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,640
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$18,640
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,214
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$170/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
90.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
21.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
10.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,903
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,125
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,291
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,829
$110,001+ $49,830

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Cost Overview

Most Lafayette families pay far less than the $82,214 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $32,496 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,903 annually, while those making $30-48,000 pay only $5,125. Higher earners still get breaks: families earning $75-110,000 pay $23,829, and even those above $110,000 pay $49,830. Over four years, that ranges from $20,500 to $199,320 depending on income.

Lafayette keeps debt manageable with a median of just $16,000. That translates to $170 monthly payments after graduation. With median earnings hitting $91,410 within ten years, graduates easily handle the debt load. The 90.73% loan repayment rate proves most alumni manage payments successfully. Low-income students get the sweetest deal here, paying practically nothing for a degree that opens doors to six-figure careers.

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