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https://www.lakeforest.edu/Feature | Note |
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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 | |
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 | |
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% |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 | |
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.) |