Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College, nestled in the charming town of Lake Forest, Illinois, offers a picturesque and intimate setting for higher education. The college is renowned for its strong sense of community and personalized academic experiences.

1,818

Students

59%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

1,796

Classification

Comprehensive

Type

Private, Non-Profit

Religious Affiliation

None

Website

lakeforest.edu

Students at Lake Forest College benefit from a liberal arts curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary learning. The college places a strong emphasis on fostering close relationships between faculty and students, enhancing both academic and personal growth. Its beautiful campus, with a blend of historic and modern buildings, provides an inspiring backdrop for scholarly pursuit. In addition to rigorous academics, Lake Forest College offers a vibrant array of extracurricular activities and opportunities for civic engagement, ensuring a well-rounded college experience.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Lake Forest College?

59% acceptance rate

Somewhat Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1256

Testing

Test Optional

Average High School GPA

3.71

Application Deadlines

Regular Application Deadline

February 15

Early Decision / Early Action?

Yes

The most important factors Lake Forest College considers when admitting students are:

•Application Essay
•Character/Personal Qualities
•Extracurricular Activities

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Lake Forest College.

$ 72,500

Overall list price

$ 29,894

Average net price

$ 39,200

Merit Price™

Very Generous

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Lake Forest College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Limited

Greek participation

Weather

Sunny days

Cloudy

Average winter temp

30°

Average summer temp

71°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Lake Forest College.

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

64%

4-year grad rate

1%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Lake Forest are:

Business/Commerce, General
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Finance, General

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Demographics

Who attends Lake Forest College?

45

States represented

95

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,818

Women

58%

Men

42%

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Housing

What's it like living at Lake Forest College?

$12,480

Room & Board

0.7

Housing units / student

70

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Lake Forest College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.71.

How much does Lake Forest College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $72,500 to attend Lake Forest.

How many people attend Lake Forest College?

1,818 people attend Lake Forest. 1,796 are undergraduate students and 22 are graduate students.

Where is Lake Forest College located?

Lake Forest College is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Lake Forest College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 72% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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