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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate60%
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About Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Lake Forest, Illinois. Lake Forest College was founded in 1857. The college currently enrolls around 1,753 students per year, including 1,727 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Lake Forest College
It is moderately difficult to get into Lake Forest College. The acceptance rate at Lake Forest College is 60%. Out of 4,665 applications received in 2022, 2,786 students were offered admission.
| Lake Forest College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 38% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 71% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 71% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 19% |
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Lake Forest College is located in the town of Lake Forest, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.
If you would like to see Lake Forest College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Lake Forest, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.
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College Info
Lake Forest College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lake Forest College is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Lake Forest College is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Lake Forest College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1163 - 1348
Math SAT Range
563 - 670
Reading SAT Range
590 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1348 and Above
Good
1163 to 1348
Avg
1163 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Lake Forest College students is 1256. Applicants with SAT scores of 1348 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Lake Forest College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1163 to 1348 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1163 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Lake Forest College.
Lake Forest College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$66,682
In State$66,682
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$53,300
$53,300
Fees
$902
$902
Housing
$12,480
$12,480
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Lake Forest College is like? There are approximately 1,753 students enrolled at Lake Forest College, including 1,727 undergraduate students and 26 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 64% percent are from IL and 36% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time64%
In State36%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,753
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
60%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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