Lake Forest College

555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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https://www.lakeforest.edu/
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Main telephone 847-234-3100
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1857
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 107 acres
County Lake
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Number of full time, freshmen men 188
Number of full time, freshmen women 237
Total number of full time freshmen 425
Number of full time, undergraduate men 748
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,016
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,764
Number of part time, undergraduate men 19
Number of part time, undergraduate women 13
Total number of part time undergraduates 32
Total number of undergraduate males 767
Total number of undergraduate females 1,029
Total number of undergraduate students 1,796
Number of male graduate students 5
Number of female graduate students 18
Total number of graduate students 23
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 772
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 1,047
Total enrollment 1,819
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 6%
Black 3%
Hispanic 19%
White 47%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 37%
Number of states and territories represented 45
Percentage of students from outside the US 12%
Number of countries represented 95
Percentage of students 25 or older 3%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $55,500
Out-of-state tuition $55,500
Fees $902
Books and supplies $1,350
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,700
Board and transportation (live with parents) $9,350
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Jerry Cebrzynski
Financial aid contact title Associate Vice-President for Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 847-735-5104
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) March 1
School year financial aid data is from 2023-2024
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $53,993
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 92%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,356
Scholarship or grant $50,785
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $52,750
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 90%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,565
Scholarship or grant $48,720
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 402
Number of freshmen who received aid 359
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 1,655
Number of undergraduates who received aid 1,427
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 59%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $32,650
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Christopher Ellertson
Admissions contact title Vice President for Enrollment
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 847-828-4751 Ext 4751
Admissions phone (toll free) 800-828-4751 Ext 4751
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 2,102
Number of male applicants accepted 1,176
Number of female applicants 2,709
Number of female applicants accepted 1,682
Total number of applicants 4,811
Total number of applicants accepted 2,858
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline February 15
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
Notification date for early action applicants December 15
Number who applied for early action 2,413
Number who were admitted via early action 1,716
Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
Notification date for early decision applicants December 15
Number who applied for early decision 67
Number who were admitted via early decision 33
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
High school GPA Important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Very important
Character/personal qualities Very important
Interview Very important
Talent or ability Very important
Extracurricular activities Very important
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
School uses a waiting list Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 2%
500 - 599 25%
600 - 699 52%
700 - 800 21%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 633
SAT math
400 - 499 2%
500 - 599 34%
600 - 699 40%
700 - 800 24%
Average SAT math score 623
ACT score
18 - 23 2%
24 - 29 52%
30 - 36 46%
Average ACT score 28
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.68
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 93%
Percentage in top 25% 70%
Percentage in top 10% 43%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 86%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 63%
Between four and five years 5%
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 190
Student faculty ratio 13:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 32 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Business Master's at College of William and Mary
Engineering Master's at Washington University in St. Louis
Nursing Master's at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science DePaul University Rush University
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Associated Colleges of the Midwest, The Washington Center, Roosevelt University, Columbia College Chicago, The School of the Art Institute, University of Chicago
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (400)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Donnelley and Lee Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 67
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Athletic Council, United Black Association, Student Programming Board, Future Health Professionals, Umoja
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Percentage of students who live on campus 70%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 85%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing options Co-ed
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
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Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 69%
Went directly to graduate or professional school 18%
Was counseled by the career services office 88%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Other career services Networking events, non-profit career workshop, alumni network, employer/graduate school site visits
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Grad admissions contact person Carol Gayle
Grad admissions contact title Associate Director, Master of Liberal Studies
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 847-828-4751 Ext 4751
Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) 800-828-4751 Ext 4751
Number of full time, male graduate students 4
Number of full time, female graduate students 17
Total number of full time graduate students 21
Number of part time, male graduate students 1
Number of part time, female graduate students 1
Total number of part time graduate students 2
Total number of male graduate students 5
Total number of female graduate students 18
Total number of graduate students 23
Number of undergraduate men 767
Number of undergraduate women 1,029
Total number of undergraduate students 1,796
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 772
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 1,047
Total enrollment 1,819
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $15,816
Out-of-state tuition* $15,816
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.