Lake Forest College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Lake Forest College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

59.4%

Admission Difficulty for Lake Forest College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lake Forest College is 59.4%. Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lake Forest College and can you get accepted?

Lake Forest College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,858 out of the 4,811 who applied were admitted.

Lake Forest College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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59% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lake Forest College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.62 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1270 on the SAT
Score 29 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Lake Forest College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.62

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Lake Forest College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Lake Forest College are to have around a 3.62 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lake Forest College accepts 59% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Lake Forest College is 3.62 on the 4.0 scale. 29% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #13 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Lake Forest College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Lake Forest College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	28.54%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.31%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	22.06%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.67%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	15.59%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	3.6%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.23%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Lake Forest College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lake Forest College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1170-1365

Applicants Submitting SAT

16%

SAT Scores for Lake Forest College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	590
Math 25th Percentile	580
Composite 25th Percentile	1170

SAT Scores for Lake Forest College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	685
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1365
Average SAT Score	1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lake Forest College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Lake Forest College is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1170-1365. Students who get into Lake Forest College score in the top 29 percent of all SAT test takers.. Lake Forest College ranks #6 in the state of Illinois and #245 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Lake Forest College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1170, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1070, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Lake Forest College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1267, you have around a 59% chance of being admitted. A 1365 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 73% chance of getting in.

Lake Forest College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1365 and Above	Good	>73%
1267 to 1365	Avg +	59%-73%
1170 to 1267	Avg -	43%-59%
1073 to 1170	Reach	29%-43%
Less than 1073	Low	<29%

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Lake Forest College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

28-31

Applicants Submitting ACT

11%

ACT Scores for Lake Forest College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	28
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	28

ACT Scores for Lake Forest College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	33
Math 75th Percentile	28
Composite 75th Percentile	31
Average ACT Score	29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Lake Forest College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Lake Forest College is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 31. The school ranks #4 in Illinois and #163 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lake Forest College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Lake Forest College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Lake Forest College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 59% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 77% with a 31 ACT score.

Lake Forest College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31 and Above	Good	>77%
29 to 31	Avg +	59%-77%
28 to 29	Avg -	48%-59%
27 to 28	Reach	38%-48%
Less than 27	Low	<38%

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High School Class Rank

57% of Lake Forest College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lake Forest College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	30%
Top 25% of class	57%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Lake Forest College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,709	2,102	4,811
Accepted	1,682	1,176	2,858
Acceptance Rate	62%	56%	59%
Enrolled	237	188	425
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	16%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lake Forest College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lake Forest College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lake Forest College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lake Forest College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Lake Forest College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.62 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1270 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1365 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 29 on the ACT places you in a strong position.