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Location & Contact
Address
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2338
United States
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2338
United States
Contact
Mr. Christopher Ellertson
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: ellertson@lakeforest.edu
Phone: 847-735-5011
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: ellertson@lakeforest.edu
Phone: 847-735-5011
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,811
Applied
2,858
Accepted
1,796
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,709
Females Applied
1,682
Females Accepted
62%
Male Admissions
2,102
Males Applied
1,176
Males Accepted
56%
Applying
3.68
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | February 15th | November 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 633 | 590 | 685 | |
SAT Math | 623 | 580 | 680 | |
ACT Composite | 28 | 28 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
55,500
Private
Fees
902
Full-time student fees
12,700
Room & board
6,200
Room only
Financial Aid
52,750
Avg. Financial Aid Package
53,993
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
62,462
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,565
Avg. Loan Aid
31,550
Avg. Grant Aid
48,720
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
90%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
44%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,796
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 19.6% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 3.24% |
White or Caucasian | 47.09% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
Asian | 6.41% |
Two or more races | 3.32% |
Other | 3.61% |
Gender
Male (42.71%)
Female (57.29%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 70% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Forester Fair, Homecoming Events (Pep Rally & Bonfire) and Fall Festival
Forester Fair, Homecoming Events (Pep Rally & Bonfire) and Fall Festival
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Athletic Council, United Black Association, Student Programming Board, Future Health Professionals and Umoja
Athletic Council, United Black Association, Student Programming Board, Future Health Professionals and Umoja
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | No | No | No |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
190
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 112
Part-time - 78
Male - 89
Female - 101
Lake Forest College