Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,786 |
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| Declined | 1,879 |
| Total Received | 4,665 |
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Founded in 1857, Lake Forest College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs in the humanities and social sciences. It is located on a 107-acre campus in Lake Forest, Illinois—30 miles from Chicago.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,753 |
| Established in | 1857 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
107-acre, suburban campus in Lake Forest (population: 19,375), 25 miles from Chicago. Served by train; major airports serve Chicago and Milwaukee (47 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Lake Forest College
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | February 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Recommended |
59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,786 |
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| Declined | 1,879 |
| Total Received | 4,665 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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100%
$40,590
| Tuition | $54,202 |
| Housing | $6,000 |
| Food | $6,480 |
| Additional fees | $3,318 |
| Books & supplies | $1,350 |
| Total | $71,350 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $40,590 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $30,760 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,103,332 |
| State | $2,202,038 |
| Institutional | $35,856,998 |
| Other external | $1,635,984 |
| Total | $42,798,352 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $9,527,225 |
| Other external | $522,630 |
| Total | $10,049,855 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 847 735-5103
F: 847 735-6271
finaid@lakeforest.edu
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badminton, bag toss, ball hockey, basketball, broomball, flag football, ice hockey, indoor soccer, kickball, racquetball, table tennis, volleyball
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
Not reported
Maximum transferred
60
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 68 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China El Salvador Japan Mexico Nepal |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special orientation |
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