Overview

Lake Forest College is a Comprehensive institution located in Lake Forest, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL  60045-2338
United States

Contact Mr. Christopher Ellertson
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: ellertson@lakeforest.edu
Phone: 847-735-5011

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,665

Applied

2,786

Accepted

1,727

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,541

Females Applied

1,637

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,124

Males Applied

1,149

Males Accepted

54%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	November 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	633	590	670
SAT Math	623	563	670
ACT Composite	28	26	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,300

Private

Fees

902

Full-time student fees

12,480

Room & board

6,000

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

50,307

Avg. Financial Aid Package

50,780

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

56,107

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,516

Avg. Loan Aid

30,815

Avg. Grant Aid

45,175

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

90%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

38%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,727

Total Undergrad students

15%

International Students

36%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.36%
Black or African American	3.42%
White or Caucasian	47.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.41%
Asian	6.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	3.07%
Other	3.48%

Gender

Male (41.46%)

Female (58.48%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	69%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Forester Fair, Homecoming Events (Pep Rally & Bonfire) and Fall Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Athletic Council, United Black Association, Student Programming Board, Future Health Professionals and Umoja

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton		No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No		No

Faculty

184

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 113

Part-time - 71

Male - 87

Female - 97