Safety Score
5.43 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Easton, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Lafayette College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,764-student campus.
- 5.43
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,624
- Rank of 3,050
- #113
- PA rank
- 2,764
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Lafayette College reports 5.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,624 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.43
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,624
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 88%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 9
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Lafayette College decreased from 12 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesLafayette College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Easton, PA, enrolling approximately 2,764 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 44 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #113 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,764 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Lafayette College is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.81 incidents per 1,000 students, Lafayette College reports 200% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2624
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#113
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Lafayette College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 12% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Lafayette College percentile rank 14.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2624 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Lafayette College reports 200% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $65,398
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $65,398
- Avg Net Price
- $34,433
- Median Debt
- $16,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 31%
- SAT Average
- 1424
- SAT Math Range
- 680–760
- ACT Average
- 32
- ACT Range
- 31–33
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 88%
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $80,614
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $91,410
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 93%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLafayette College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 61% (23 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Fondling | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 27 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 135 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 9 | 55 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 16 | 69 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 2 |
Lafayette College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
PA
Lafayette College
5.43 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Fort Valley State University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Oklahoma City University
8.69 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · 2,763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK · 2,763 enrolled
Safety Score 8.69
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA · 2,761 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL · 2,767 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns, VA · 2,767 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Lafayette College nationally (rank #2624), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lafayette College safe?
Lafayette College has a safety score of 5.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,624 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lafayette College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lafayette College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Lafayette College have fire safety data?
Yes. Lafayette College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Lafayette College's Safety Profile
Lafayette College in Easton, PA enrolls 2,764 students and has a safety score of 5.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2624 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Lafayette College's 5.43 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Lafayette College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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