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Lafayette College

Lafayette College is a small private liberal‑arts college in Easton, Pennsylvania, known for strong programs in economics, political science, engineering, biology, neuroscience, and the liberal arts plus a tight‑knit, residential campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the small‑class sizes, supportive faculty, 200‑plus student‑organizations and clubs, and a scenic, College‑Hill‑on‑the‑Delaware‑River setting that feels like a close‑knit community rather than a big‑state‑school.

State

Pennsylvania

Student Population

2,700

Acceptance Rate

37–40%

GPA Range

3.7–4.0

SAT Range

1320–1470

Common Majors

economics, political science, mechanical and civil engineering, biology

“I love Lafayette’s small‑town, residential‑college vibe, how easy it is to get involved in clubs and almost everyone lives on campus, and the way classes feel like real conversations, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the tight social circle, limited nightlife off campus, and the way the ‘work hard, play hard’ culture can feel all‑consuming were all heavier than the glossy tour ever let on.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$62,574

Conference

Patriot League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.7

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Leopards posted 298.9 adjusted scoring average over 22 rounds at Bucknell Golf Club and RiverCrest Golf Club invitationals. Competitive top-10 finishes at Patriot League events featured steady par-4 play and birdie conversions amid Northeast winds on Pennsylvania layouts.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jim Hutnik

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

hutnikj@lafayette.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Jim Hutnik enters his 27th season leading Lafayette men's golf (since 2000), a 1978 Leopards History graduate guiding teams through Patriot League championships and events like Lehigh Invitational at Saucon Valley. With assistants Ted Banko and Ryan Tall, he develops mid-major talent from Easton, PA base, emphasizing Patriot rivalries and NCAA regional contention.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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