Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lake Forest, IL. It enrolls about 1,818 students and admits roughly 59% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
| County | Lake County |
| Enrollment | 1,818 |
| Acceptance rate | 59% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,811 / 2,858 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $54,202 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $54,202 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 70% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 86% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 590–685 |
| ACT middle 50% | 28–31 |
| Website | www.lakeforest.edu/ |
| Phone | 8472343100 |
Admissions
About 4,811 students applied and 2,858 were admitted. Of those admitted, 425 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $54,202 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 355 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 70% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Lake Forest College is in Lake Forest, IL, Lake County. Its coordinates are 42.2496, -87.8275.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lake Forest College?
About 59% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,811 applicants.
How much does Lake Forest College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $54,202 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Lake Forest College?
About 1,818 students are enrolled.