Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Lafayette College — editorial overview (Easton, PA)
Located on the eastern edge of the state of Pennsylvania, Lafayette College is located in the town of Easton, which borders the state of New Jersey. Lafayette is a traditional liberal arts college, and the most popular majors for students are Economics, Political Science, and the...
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