Overview

Lake Forest College is a Upper-level with Graduate 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	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Analytics, Other	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, 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	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
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

5,358

Applied

3,044

Accepted

1,814

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,030

Females Applied

1,833

Females Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,317

Males Applied

1,209

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.78

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	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	656	600	713
SAT Math	643	590	680
ACT Composite	29	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

58,000

Private

Fees

902

Full-time student fees

13,050

Room & board

6,325

Room only

Financial Aid

55,850

Avg. Financial Aid Package

57,630

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,751

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,670

Avg. Loan Aid

32,850

Avg. Grant Aid

51,750

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

91%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

43%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,814

Total Undergrad students

20%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.09%
Black or African American	2.59%
White or Caucasian	46.88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	6.23%
Two or more races	3.64%
Other	2.7%

Gender

Male (43.33%)

Female (56.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	71%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

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

213

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 108

Part-time - 105

Male - 105

Female - 106