Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Lake Forest College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lake Forest, IL.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Lake Forest College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

57% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 5,356 applied, 3,043 accepted, and 415 enrolled in Lake Forest.
173 men and 242 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,320 SAT, 30 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,320 and ACT score is 30. The SAT score of 1320 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total119013201393
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600670713
Math590650680
ACT Score
Composite283032
Math232630
English283034
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $56,402 for undergraduate programs and $16,880 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.06% compared to last year at Lake Forest College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,727 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $42,539.
For freshmen, 445 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $38,424.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,837 students enrolled Lake Forest in 2025.
By gender, 793 men and 1,044 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,814 undergraduate and 23 graduate students.
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44 Major Programs

  • 5 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Lake Forest is 78% and the transfer-out rate is 16%.
The retention rate is 90% for full-time and 90% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
78%
Transfer-out Rate
16%
Retention Rate
90%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 190 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Lake Forest and the average faculty salary is $81,392. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 445 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $78,814.
Number of Faculties
190
Average Faculty Salary
$81,392
Number of Staffs
445
Average Staff Salary
$78,814

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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