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Acceptance Rate History
Lafayette College
PA · Current rate: 31%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31.47% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 33.63% | 10,500 | 3,531 |
| 2021 | 40.74% | 8,262 | 3,366 |
| 2020 | 35.57% | 8,215 | 2,922 |
| 2019 | 31.48% | 8,521 | 2,682 |
| 2018 | 29.39% | 9,237 | 2,715 |
| 2017 | 30.81% | 8,469 | 2,609 |
| 2016 | 28.29% | 8,123 | 2,298 |
| 2015 | 30.25% | 7,465 | 2,258 |
| 2014 | 29.75% | 7,796 | 2,319 |
| 2013 | 34.14% | 6,766 | 2,310 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Lafayette College's acceptance rate has decreased from 34.1% in 2013 to 31.5% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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