by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Lafayette College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
Here’s what this page covers:
Undergraduates studying part-time at Lafayette College generally pay $650 for each credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $650 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Lafayette College follow below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $1,150; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,248 |
| Fees | $1,150 |
| Total | $65,398 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at Lafayette College has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $55,874 |
| Two Years Ago | $58,110 |
| One Year Ago | $61,482 |
| Most Recent Year | $64,248 |
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $68,340 the year after.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Lafayette College, check out the Lafayette College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Lafayette College Tuition & Fees page.