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Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$54,202Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$44,460
cheaper$16,212Graduate Tuitionexpensive$22,525
More$40,590Average Financial Aid AmountLess$23,507
Admission
Higher1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,190 SAT
27 ACT
Tighter59.72%Acceptance RateEasier70.17%
Favorable15.97%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower13.31%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller1,753Total EnrollmentLarger20,917
Smaller1,727Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger14,134
Smaller26Graduate Student PopulationLarger6,783
-Online Student Population4,119
Completion & Outcomes
Higher77%Graduate RateLower69%
Lower16%Transfer-out RateHigher18%
Higher85%Retention RateLower84%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,236)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,719)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,164)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,716)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
179Number of faculties1,792
Lower$80,383Average Faculty SalaryHigher$107,061
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.