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Lake Forest College

Tuition
54,202
Students
1,898
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

1,898

Graduation Rate

70%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.41%

Apply

4,811

Accepted

2,858

Attend

425

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$0

Graduate

$30

Test Scores

Sat Range

1170 - 1365

Act Range

28 - 31

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$54,202

Out-of-State

$54,202

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,401

State/Local Grants

$7,066

Institutional/Scholarships

$34,264

Graduate

In-State

$16,212

Out-of-State

$16,212

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$20,533

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,480

Books & Supplies

$1,350

Personal Expenses

$3,318

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

11

Average Assistance

$23,191

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate70%

Student Faculty Ratio9:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Finance, General
  • Neuroscience
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Education, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Student Body

Students Enrolled1,898

Undergraduate

1,871

Graduate

27

Full-Time

98

Part-Time

2

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Ice Hockey
  • Track and Field (Indoor)

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Ice Hockey
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Lacrosse

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No