Lafayette College

By: Shannon Costa
“Cur Non”
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Marquis de Lafayette
King of France
Purchased own ship
Cur non (“Why not?”)
Cur non guides Lafayette College
“Why not use…”
Present-day YOLO
Do what it takes to succeed
Does it have my preferred major?
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Political Science (major)
Pre-law Advising Program
Philosophy (minor)
40 majors
14 minors
Self-designed majors
Campus Location/Setting
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Easton, Pennsylvania
Between Philadelphia and New York City
2 hours from home
“How does it make you feel?”
Instant affinity
Small, beautiful campus
Scholarship/Financial Aid
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$57,050 tuition
Academic scholarships
50% of students
Marquis Scholarship (Qualification)
Generous with Merit-aid
Grants and loans
$8,510,063
March 1st
Size
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Average freshman class size: 601
Faculty to student ratio- 11:1
Come from a small high school
Discussion-based classes
One-on-one assistance
Student Activities
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250 clubs
Varsity & Intramural Sports
Academic Honor Societies
Study abroad
Special law activities
Traditions
Music
Lehigh rivalry
Greek life
Success Rates
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Students who return
Students who graduate in 5 years
Graduates gain professional jobs
Graduates that attend graduate school
Success rate for LSATS
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Major
Campus location/setting
Scholarship/Financial Aid
Size
Student Activities
Success Rates
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