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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

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Overview

Lake Forest College is a Comprehensive institution located in Lake Forest, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL  60045-2338
United States
Contact Mr. Christopher Ellertson
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: ellertson@lakeforest.edu
Phone: 847-735-5011

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
Area Studies, Other Checkmark
Asian Studies/civilization Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business,...

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,811
Applied
2,858
Accepted
1,796
Enrolled
59%
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Female Admissions

2,709
Females Applied
1,682
Females Accepted
62%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

2,102
Males Applied
1,176
Males Accepted
56%
Acceptance Rate

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 % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 633 590 685
SAT Math 623 580 680
ACT Composite 28 28 31

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

55,500
Private
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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
100% 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 Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Forester Fair, Homecoming Events (Pep Rally & Bonfire) and Fall Festival

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Athletic Council, United Black Association, Student Programming Board, Future Health Professionals and Umoja

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery No Checkmark No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Basketball No No No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball No No No
Water Polo No Checkmark No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery No Checkmark No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Water Polo No Checkmark No

Faculty

190
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 112
Part-time - 78
Male - 89
Female - 101
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