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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Moderately Selective • 57% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Lake Forest College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Lake Forest, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 57%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
57% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 713
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
57%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences16% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,583
Earnings 5yr: $84,573
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,554
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,632
Earnings 5yr: $57,360
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,580
Earnings 5yr: $68,321
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,770
Earnings 5yr: $56,287
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,901
Earnings 5yr: $54,722
Debt: $23,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,270
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Social Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,438
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,598
Earnings 5yr: $49,254
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,287
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,747
Debt: $27,000
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Data Analytics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,673
In-State Tuition$56,402
Out-of-State Tuition$56,402
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,324
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,825
Completion Signals
78%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$85,706
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