56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,407 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,820 |
| Total Received | 4,227 |
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN |
| University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
| SAT | 1392 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1054 |
Lake Forest College, founded in 1857, is a private liberal arts school. Its 107-acre campus is located in Lake Forest, one-half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,578 |
| Established in | 1857 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
107-acre, suburban campus in Lake Forest (population: 19,375), 25 miles from Chicago. Served by train; major airports serve Chicago and Milwaukee (47 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Lake Forest College
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Application fee | |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 15 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | October 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required of some |
56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,407 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,820 |
| Total Received | 4,227 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Chris Ellertson
Vice President for Enrollment
P: 800 828-4751
F: 847 735-6271
admissions@lakeforest.edu
| Tuition | $44,824 |
| Room | $4,800 |
| Board | $5,252 |
| Additional fees | $724 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $56,600 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $36,745 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $19,855 |
85%
$36,745
Need-based
| Federal | $3,086,383 |
| State | $2,076,028 |
| Institutional | $31,939,510 |
| Other external | $1,801,919 |
| Total | $38,903,840 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $5,483,930 |
| Other external | $86,367 |
| Total | $5,570,297 |
|---|
| M | W | |
|---|---|---|
| basketball |  |
|
| cross-country | |
|
| diving | |
|
| football | | |
| golf | |
|
| handball | |
|
| ice hockey | |
|
| soccer | |
|
| softball | |
|
| swimming | |
|
| tennis | |
|
| volleyball | |
| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies |
|
|||
| American Studies |
|
|||
| Area Studies |
|
|||
| Art |
|
|||
| Art History |
|
|||
| Asian Studies |
|
|||
| Biology |
|
|||
| Business |
|
|||
| Chemistry |
|
|||
| Communications |
|
|||
| Computer Science |
|
|||
| Economics |
|
|||
| Education |
|
|||
| English |
|
|||
| Environmental Studies |
|
|||
| Finance |
|
|||
| French |
|
|||
| History |
|
|||
| Independent Scholar |
|
|||
| International Relations |
|
|||
| Latin American Studies |
|
|||
| Liberal Studies |
|
|||
| Mathematics |
|
|||
| Music |
|
|||
| Music Education |
|
|||
| Neuroscience |
|
|||
| Philosophy |
|
|||
| Physics |
|
|||
| Politics |
|
|||
| Psychology |
|
|||
| Religion |
|
|||
| Sociology/Anthropology |
|
|||
| Spanish |
|
|||
| Teaching |
|
|||
| Theatre |
|
98%
2%
98%
2%
52%
Transfer applicants accepted
55%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
|---|---|
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Required of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
59
Minimum transfers must complete
60
Not Reported
75%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 73 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Mexico Swaziland The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special orientation |
Kris Sundberg
Director of International Admissions
847 735-5006
ksundber@lakeforest.edu
save
