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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2338

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness FocusSTEM Strong

Known for business

Lake Forest College is a private institution in Lake Forest with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1309, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,825 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,499.

Established
1857
Motto
Et veritas liberabit vos
Mascot
Boomer the Bear
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III (except handball) and offers 23 varsity sports
Division
Division III

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59%Acceptance
1309SAT Avg
1,782Students
12:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$61,825Earnings 10yr
$27,499Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lake Forest College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1309

Reading & WritingMid: 618
590685
MathMid: 620
580680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2831

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1309

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,202
Room & Board$12,480
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$68,191
Average Net Price$27,499
Median Debt at Graduation$26,158
Monthly Payment (10yr)$277

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,067
$30–48K$19,086
$48–75K$23,694
$75–110K$28,799
$110K+$34,614

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,499

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,782
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 3%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 6%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 18%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.4%
Freshman Retention86.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,324
8 Years$58,610
10 Years$61,825

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,400
Men
$61,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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