Lake Forest College
- 4 Year
- LAKE FOREST, IL
CollegeGrad School
Lake Forest College
- 4 Year
- LAKE FOREST, IL
- Rating 3.48 out of 5 461 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
We are hosting a limited number of visitors on campus with our top priority being the health, safety, and well-being of our campus community and visitors. Visitors are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing throughout their visit as per guidance provided by the CDC and the State of Illinois. You can find the most up-to-date information for the College at lakeforest.edu/coronavirus. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B minus
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Midwest Conference
Lake Forest College Rankings
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Lake Forest Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Application Deadline
February 15
SAT Range
1020-1240
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Lake Forest?
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Cost
Net Price
$26,148 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$34,421 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 22 responses69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 29 responses41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 29 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business46 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology41 Graduates
- Communications34 Graduates
- Finance32 Graduates
- Biology26 Graduates
- Economics26 Graduates
- English25 Graduates
- Sociology22 Graduates
- Political Science and Government20 Graduates
- Computer Science19 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,517 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
21
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 40 responsesPoll
48%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 40 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
77%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 15 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Lake Forest College Reviews
Rating 3.48 out of 5 461 reviews
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I love Lake Forest! This is my first year as a transfer student, and amidst the Pandemic I am still able to access an amazing education. The professors are very knowledgeable and accessible outside of class. I am looking forward to on campus learning, but until then I am so happy with the education I am receiving. I know that the professors care about my success.
If you are looking for personal connections and educators that care, this is the school for you! The staff at LFC will work closely with struggling students to provide alternatives and pathways to earning a degree.
I personally love the biology department! It tends to be more collaborative as oppose to competitive like some of the other sciences here. Also, in addition to having a brand new science building, we have a plethora of research opportunities that are harder to come by at larger universities.
You can take up to three for-credit internships here as well! The career advancement center is extremely helpful in assisting you with finding and setting up internships!
As for as the student body, I personally have found it overall to be super friendly and accepting! It is fairly close knit as small school.
The food used to be subpar but we recently got a new food provider and the quality has increased somewhat.
However, people that are looking for night life might be disappointed here. The town of Lake Forest is pretty quite. Also, it takes about an hour to get to downtown Chicago and usually becomes an all day event.
You can take up to three for-credit internships here as well! The career advancement center is extremely helpful in assisting you with finding and setting up internships!
As for as the student body, I personally have found it overall to be super friendly and accepting! It is fairly close knit as small school.
The food used to be subpar but we recently got a new food provider and the quality has increased somewhat.
However, people that are looking for night life might be disappointed here. The town of Lake Forest is pretty quite. Also, it takes about an hour to get to downtown Chicago and usually becomes an all day event.