Lafayette College Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
7%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lafayette College has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.1%(1,864)
Hispanic
8.9%(226)
African American
5.8%(149)
Asian
4.5%(115)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
4.7%(121)
Unknown
2.8%(72)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment2,764
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Lafayette College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lafayette College has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.1%(1,385)
Women
49.9%(1,379)

Gender Statistics

Men1,385

50% of total enrollment

Women1,379

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lafayette College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(42)
18-19
44.5%(1,230)
20-21
46.9%(1,296)
22-24
6.8%(189)
25+
0.3%(7)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lafayette College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 13% in-state residents, 79% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
13.5%(94)
Out-of-State
79.1%(551)
International
7.5%(52)

Regional Representation

In-State94

13% of student body

Out-of-State551

79% of student body

International52

7% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age