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
59%Acceptance
1309SAT Avg
1,782Students
12:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$61,825Earnings 10yr
$27,499Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate59.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1309
Reading & WritingMid: 618
590685
MathMid: 620
580680
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 29
2831
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
Programs (36)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia