Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL • private • CSS Profile • III | Midwest Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,954 • Total: 1,984

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

555 N Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL
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Website

www.lakeforest.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 843 (43.1%) • Female: 1,111 (56.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	122	6.2%
Black/African American	65	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	357	18.3%
White	895	45.8%
Two or More Races	62	3.2%
International	335	17.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

2,858 admitted from 4,811 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 590-685
Math: 580-680
Total: 1170-1365

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

28-31

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/15/2026
RD:	02/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

70.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

63.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

86.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$69,550

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $55,500

Room & Board

$12,700

Books & Supplies

$1,350

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$19,605
$30,001-48,000	$20,210
$48,001-75,000	$21,481
$75,001-110,000	$26,055
$110,001+	$35,341

Students Receiving Pell Grants

100%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$29,894

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Midwest Conference

Men's Sports (11)

Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)

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Common questions about Lake Forest College

What is Lake Forest College's acceptance rate?

Lake Forest College accepts 59% of applicants, from 4,811 applications.

How much does Lake Forest College cost?

Tuition and fees are $55,500. Families earning under $30,000 pay $19,605 on average after aid.

Does Lake Forest College require SAT or ACT scores?

Lake Forest College considers test scores but does not require them.

What ACT score do you need for Lake Forest College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 28 and 31 on the ACT.

What is Lake Forest College's graduation rate?

70% of students graduate within six years.