Lake Forest College
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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https://www.lakeforest.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 847-234-3100 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| County | Lake |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 173 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 242 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 415 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 776 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,016 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,792 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 10 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 11 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 21 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 786 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,027 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,813 |
| Total enrollment | 1,814 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 46% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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 | 38% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 43 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 19% |
| Number of countries represented | 115 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $58,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,000 |
| Fees | $902 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,050 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $9,575 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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), CSS Financial Aid profile |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $57,630 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 92% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,455 |
| Scholarship or grant | $54,250 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $55,850 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 91% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,670 |
| Scholarship or grant | $51,750 |
| * "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 | 383 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 340 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,571 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,398 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 51% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $33,218 |
| 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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Christopher Ellertson |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President for Enrollment |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847-735-5000 Ext 4751 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-828-4751 Ext 4751 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 2,317 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,209 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,030 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,833 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,347 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,042 |
| 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 | 3,129 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 2,065 |
| 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 | 87 |
| Number who were admitted via early decision | 38 |
| * 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 | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 1% |
| 500 - 599 | 19% |
| 600 - 699 | 48% |
| 700 - 800 | 31% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 656 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 1% |
| 500 - 599 | 24% |
| 600 - 699 | 55% |
| 700 - 800 | 19% |
| Average SAT math score | 643 |
| ACT score | |
| 18 - 23 | 10% |
| 24 - 29 | 37% |
| 30 - 36 | 54% |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.78 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 93% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 71% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 45% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 90% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 69% |
| Between four and five years | 6% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 213 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12.7:1 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | 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 |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Main library name | Donnelley and Lee Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 71% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Junior |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 62% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 91% |
| 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 | For-credit internship program, internship funding, career closet (free professional clothing), profe |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 undergraduate men | 786 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,027 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,813 |
| Total enrollment | 1,814 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition* | $16,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $16,212 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |