Lake Forest College — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

59.4%

Acceptance Rate

1,782

Undergrads

$27,499

Net Price / Year

70.4%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Lake Forest, IL. The school enrolls approximately 1,837 students. With an acceptance rate of 59.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 1,837

Men 793

Women 1,044

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 35.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 90%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

American Psychological Association,... Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

59.4%

Acceptance Rate

5,356

Applications

415

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

600

713

SAT Math

590

680

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	5,356	3,043	415	56.8%
2022	4,665	2,786	445	59.7%
2020	4,482	2,582	388	57.6%
2018	4,147	2,402	389	57.9%
2016	4,227	2,407	363	56.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$27,499

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

35.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

70.4%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

32 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business/Commerce, General.	55	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	34	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	30	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	29	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	27	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	24	N/A	N/A
Sociology and Anthropology.	22	N/A	N/A
Economics.	21	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	20	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	17	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	17	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	17	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	16	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	15	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	12	N/A	N/A
History.	12	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	11	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	11	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	10	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	10	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	9	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Physics.	6	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	5	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	3	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	2	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	2	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	2	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	2	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$4,306,293

Total Athletics Expenses

$4,306,293

Total Athletics Revenue

484

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	115	$500,625	$500,625	N/A
Ice Hockey	Coed	56	$394,132	$394,132	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	70	$297,440	$297,440	N/A
Basketball	Coed	35	$270,558	$270,558	N/A
Soccer	Coed	65	$222,206	$222,206	N/A
Golf	Coed	22	$200,393	$200,393	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	34	$179,440	$179,440	N/A
Softball	Women	21	$146,815	$146,815	N/A
Tennis	Coed	21	$106,582	$106,582	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$75,314	$75,314	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	41	$62,691	$62,691	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	36	$60,121	$60,121	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	20	$60,076	$60,076	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Fondling	12
Rape	12