Lafayette College Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Lafayette College's overall acceptance rate has remained stable at 31.3% for both the application years 2023 and 2024, with 10,194 and 10,000 applicants respectively. The Early Action acceptance rate mirrors this overall figure at 31.3% for both years, while the Regular Decision rates are also consistent at 31.3%. In comparison, acceptance rates were higher in previous years, peaking at 38.8% in 2020 and gradually decreasing since then, indicating a trend toward increasing selectivity. Over the last five years, acceptance rates have dropped from 38.8% in 2020 to 31.3% in the most recent two application cycles.

Year	Total Applicants	Total Admits	RD Acceptance Rate	EA Acceptance Rate	Overall Acceptance Rate
2024	10,194	3,190	31.3%	31.3%	31.3%
2023	10,000	3,130	31.3%	31.3%	31.3%
2022	9,000	2,970	33%	33%	33%
2021	8,000	2,800	35%	35%	35%
2020	7,800	3,030	38.8%	38.8%	38.8%
2019	7,100	2,700	38%	38%	38%
2018	6,800	2,550	37.5%	37.5%	37.5%
2017	6,600	2,380	36.1%	36.1%	36.1%
2016	6,400	2,270	35.5%	35.5%	35.5%
2015	6,200	2,108	34%	34%	34%

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