Lafayette College Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wait List Acceptance Rate

Lafayette College's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 47.38%, with 1,120 out of 2,364 wait-listed applicants admitted. This marked increase is a stark contrast to the previous year (2023), where the acceptance rate plummeted to just 2.95% with only 63 of 2,137 applicants admitted. Historically, the acceptance rates have been very low, with 0.69% for the Class of 2026 and 1.74% for the Class of 2025. This significant uptick in 2024 highlights a dramatic shift in the waitlist dynamics at Lafayette College.