Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, Illinois
4-year Private university
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Overview

Lake Forest College is a private institution established in 1857 with suburban setting located at Lake Forest. It is ranked 73 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1727. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#73 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Lake Forest, Illinois
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1857
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,727 Undergraduates
Website https://www.lakeforest.edu

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$60,580
Cost of Attendance
$25,646
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $47,064
Outstate Tuition Fee $47,064
Room and Board Fees $12,480
$35,896 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

60% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

83 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

SAT/ACT is submitted

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Feb
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
May
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$50,780 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$50,780 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $60,580
80% Students with need received Financial Aid
37.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
General Merit Based Scholarship Category 1
Total Worth $34,000 annually
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA 4.45+, SAT 1420+/ACT 32+
Requirement for maintenance Maintain 2.0 CGPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
General Merit Based Scholarship Category 2
Total Worth $32,000 annually
Eligibility First-Year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 4.01-4.44, SAT 1300-1410/ACT 29-31
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
General Merit Based Scholarship Category 3
Total Worth $30,000 annually
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.25+, SAT 1130/ACT 23+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Fine Art Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Lake Forest College offers talent-based scholarships in music, studio art, and theater. Scholarships require an application for admission, the scholarship application, and either an audition for music and theater, or portfolio review for studio art. Scholarships are available to both majors and non-majors. Fine arts applications must be submitted by February 15 with auditions scheduled and completed before March 1. Applications, auditions, and portfolios submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Total Worth up to $36,000
Details Summary: The College began its participation in this program in 2015. As of 9/1/16 it remains a participating institution. The College currently considers funding up to five enrolled eligible students at any given time. Reapplication needed every year.
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Students

1,727 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
85% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
74% Students graduate within 6 years