Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL • privateCSS ProfileDIII | Midwest Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,954 • Total: 1,984
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
555 N Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL
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Website
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)
$67,130
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $53,300
Room & Board
$1,350
Books & Supplies
$12,480
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $19,067
$30,001-48,000 $19,086
$48,001-75,000 $23,694
$75,001-110,000 $28,799
$110,001+ $34,614
Students Receiving Pell Grants
100%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$29,894

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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