Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001706
- Phone: (847) 543-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
55.20%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$31,438Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Lake Forest College
19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL
Lake Forest College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lake Forest, Illinois, which is a predominantly suburban area. Lake Forest College has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand.
Areas of study offered at Lake Forest College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Social Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. This school admits around 50 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 24 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at lakeforest.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Lake Forest College Foresters participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Lake Forest College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Lake Forest College is about 1,500, with undergraduate students making up about 99% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $48,000-$57,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,500 to $1,800 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $31,131 |
Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $7,265 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Lake Forest College may offer services like:- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lake Forest College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Lake Forest College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Finance (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Education (B)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Elementary Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lake Forest College.
- Trinity International University - Illinois in Palos Heights, IL (4 miles away)
- North Park University in Naperville, IL (20 miles away)
- Dominican University in Chicago, IL (24 miles away)
- Carthage College in Waukesha, WI (26 miles away)
- East - West University in Glen Ellyn, IL (28 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Illinois
- Get a list of all private colleges in Illinois
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001706
- Phone: (847) 543-2000
- School Homepage