Learn more about our founding story and join the Lafayette community as we celebrate our rich history of academic excellence—and embrace all that’s in store for our third century.

Lafayette was a political prisoner in Austria and Prussia from 1792-97 after fleeing radical revolutionaries in France until Napoleon Bonaparte arranged for his release.

Seeing is believing: Lafayette is beautiful Come see for yourself the wide range of attractive buildings, park-like grounds, technology-enhanced classrooms, great art facilities, expansive athletic complex, …

My Lafayette My Lafayette, the campus portal, serves as a central interface to online services available to students, faculty, and staff.

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 …

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

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, …

Learning at Lafayette transcends the classroom. Through courses, community-based teams, service-learning programs, and trips to other regions and countries, our students are working hard to make a …

Lafayette is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, diverse and inclusive educational living community where academic success and personal growth are encouraged.

Learn key facts and figures about Lafayette College, including enrollment statistics, academic programs, and notable achievements.