Race & Ethnicity
Lafayette College has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
50% of total enrollment
50% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Lafayette College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 92% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
92%
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 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 16% in-state residents, 76% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
16% of student body
76% of student body
8% of student body
States Represented
35 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
25%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
50%
Female Students
Global Reach
8%
International
Age Diversity
0%
Non-Traditional Age