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Inspired by the desire to honor Marquis de Lafayette and his service to the cause of freedom during the American Revolution, Lafayette College was chartered in 1826 and established with an unwavering …

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Chartered in 1826, Lafayette College is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. Students are engaged in a transformative educational experience that bridges the liberal arts, engineering, …

Applications for Regular Decision must be submitted to Lafayette College by January 15; applications are due by 11:59 pm your local time. If first semester grades are not available at the time of …

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Lafayette offers over 50 areas of study across four academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Students also work with professors to create their own majors. …

Features News Pepper Prize 2026 nominations/application open Dec. 19 Members of the Lafayette community may submit nominations for the Pepper Prize, a coveted award given to a senior who …

6 days ago · Empowering future leaders: Lafayette hosts Girl Scout Badge Day Scouts in grades K-12 learned about engineering, STEM careers, performing arts, and more alongside Lafayette faculty, …