Lake Forest College

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

56.8%

Applicants (fall 2023)

4,811

Admitted (fall 2023)

2,858

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

425

Yield (admitted who enroll)

15%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

62%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

56%

SAT reading, middle 50%

600–713

SAT math, middle 50%

590–680

ACT composite, middle 50%

28–32

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

16% / 11%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$70,655

Tuition & fees – in-state

$56,402

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$56,402

Median debt at graduation

$26,158

Students with federal loans

67%

Graduate within 6 years

78%

Freshmen who return for year 2

90%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$38,437

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$61,825

Undergraduates

1,813

Graduate students

23

Student-to-faculty ratio

13 : 1

Women

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Full-time faculty

100%

President

Jill M. Baren

Main phone

(847) 234-3100

Address

555 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045-2338

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