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| Location | Lake Forest, Illinois |
| Online | lakeforest.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, Lake Forest College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,358 prospective students applied, and 2,808 were granted admission. Of those admitted 417 enrolled in the school. 1,654 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 36 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $50,100 plus fees of $902. Lake Forest College is ranked 244 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Lake Forest College is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lake Forest College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#244 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#177 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#142 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1345 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $902 |
| Room and Board | $11,498 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,400 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Business | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146481 IPEDS survey data for Lake Forest College.
Current students may use the Lake Forest College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.