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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
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2338
United States
Contact
Mr. Christopher Ellertson
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: ellertson@lakeforest.edu
Phone: 847-735-5011
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: ellertson@lakeforest.edu
Phone: 847-735-5011
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Area Studies, Other |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
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Latin American Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Finance, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, Other |
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Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General |
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Music Teacher Education |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Statistics, General |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology And Anthropology |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,665
Applied
2,786
Accepted
1,727
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,541
Females Applied
1,637
Females Accepted
64%
Male Admissions
2,124
Males Applied
1,149
Males Accepted
54%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.77
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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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 %
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75th %
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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 |
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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
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% |
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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 | |
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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
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
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 |
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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 |
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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
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