Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 57%
Lake Forest College is a private university in Lake Forest, Illinois. Lake Forest College was founded in 1857 and enrolls 1,984 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,984 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $54,202 |
| Out-of-State | $54,202 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Lake Forest College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 670 | 713 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 650 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 28 | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 30 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Lake Forest College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $53,300 | $53,300 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
| Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| Books | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $68,032 | $68,032 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business/Commerce, General | 65 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 48 | ||
| Neuroscience | 35 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 25 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 21 | ||
| Finance, General | 21 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | 13 | |
| History, General | 15 | ||
| Computer Science | 14 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 13 | ||
| Data Analytics, Other | 13 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 11 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Statistics, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release