School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Lake Forest College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Lake Forest, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,796, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The college offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,300.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile28-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1170-1365
2k
Students enrolled
8%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
35%
Unknown
3%
Black
2%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
12%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
No
0
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Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.8% online, 92% on-campus.
100% On-campus
0% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $53,300 | $53,300 |
Graduate | $16,212 | $16,212 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,350 |
On-campus room and board | $12,480 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,318 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,480 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,948 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,948 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $70,448 | $70,448 |
Off-campus without family | $69,078 | $69,078 |
Off-campus with family | $56,598 | $56,598 |
Federal Grant Aid
33%
State Grant Aid
29%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
33%
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
9 | History. | |||
10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
14 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
16 | Psychology. | |||
17 | Social Sciences. | |||
18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.