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Lake Forest College

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  • 555 N Sheridan Road
    Lake Forest , IL 60045-2399
    (847) 735-5000
    www.lakeforest.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Suburban Chicago
    Enrollment
    1,400
    Full time
    1,375
    Part time
    25
    Men full time
    644
    Women full time
    756
    Mission Statement

    Lake Forest College affirms that education ennobles the individual. Our curriculum engages students in the breadth of the liberal arts and the depth of traditional disciplines. We encourage students to read critically, reason analytically, communicate persuasively, and, above all, to think for themselves. We foster creative talent and independent research. We embrace cultural diversity. We honor achievement. Our faculty of distinguished scholars takes pride in its commitment to teaching. We know our students by name and prepare them to become responsible citizens of the global community. We enable students, faculty, trustees, and administrators to solve problems in a civil manner, collectively. We maintain a secure residential campus of great beauty. We enrich our curriculum with the vibrant resources of Chicago. Lake Forest College celebrates the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence.

    Lake Forest College More Information

    Type of School
    Four Year , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

    Lake Forest College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    5%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    4%
    Hispanic
    6%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    74%
    Non-Resident Alien
    11%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    0%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Lake Forest College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $40
    Applied
    2,200
    Admitted
    1,350
    Enrolled
    360
    Admitted %
    61%

    Lake Forest College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Test Optional Admissions
    Secondary school GPA
    Required (if available)
    Secondary school rank
    Required (if available)
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required (international students)
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Lake Forest College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    36%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    560
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    660
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    540
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    660
    Students submitting ACT
    56%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    24
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    29

  • Lake Forest College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $34,206
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $34,206
    Books and Supplies
    $800
    On-campus room and board
    $8,000
    Off-campus room and board
    $0

    Lake Forest College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    96%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    31% , $6,150 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    95% , $20,916 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    76% , $6,375 on average

  • Lake Forest College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 0
    Area Studies, Other 0 0
    Asian Studies/Civilization 1 0
    Latin American Studies 1 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Business/Commerce, General 39 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 38 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 5 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 27 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Comparative Literature 0 0
    French Language and Literature 4 0
    German Language and Literature 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 12 0
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 11 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 8
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 6 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Environmental Studies 3 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 9 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 0 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 9 0
    Physics, General 7 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 33 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Economics, General 38 0
    International Relations and Affairs 14 0
    Political Science and Government, General 16 0
    Social Sciences, Other 10 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 23 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5 0
    Music, General 10 0

  • Lake Forest College Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    Dec 1st
    Early action deadline
    Dec 1st
    College will notify student of early decision by
    Dec 20th
    College will notify student of early action by
    Jan 20th
    Priority application deadline
    Feb 15th
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Feb 15th
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    Feb 15th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    -
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Jun 15th
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    -
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    Jun 1st
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    May 1st
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1st

  • Lake Forest College Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/applying.asp
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    lfadmissions
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/visit.asp
    Enable Regional Events
    Yes

    Lake Forest College Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Varsity
    Basketball program
    Varsity
    Baseball program
    n/a
    Cross country/track program
    Varsity Cross Country

    Lake Forest College Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Lake Forest College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
$12,000 In-State Scholarship for Illinois Students $12,000 Y N N N
Carnegie Modern Languages Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
Carnegie Writing Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
Durand Art Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
Forester Alumni Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
Gates Leadership Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
Hixon Theater Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
International Trustee Scholarships $21,500 Y N N N
Lake Forest College - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Scholarships - Y N N N
Patterson Academic Scholarship $3,000 - $8,000 Y N Y N
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Student Reviews of Lake Forest College

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based on 1 reviews

  • Kelly

    If you really want to learn, then you should consider Lake Forest Col.. Its small class sizes enables for the students to easily establish a relationship with the professor. When one’s stuck, they could easily talk to the professor because (1) they… more read full review

    If you really want to learn, then you should consider Lake Forest College. Its small class sizes enables for the students to easily establish a relationship with the professor. When one’s stuck, they could easily talk to the professor because (1) they usually know each students’ situation and (2) since they devote themselves in teaching in small classes, they want students to be involved and come up to them. When you talk to them, you can expect them to be caring and grateful for you to come. Before, I was afraid to talk with my teachers. Now, I am more comfortable in talking with my professors. Some I became good friends with. My economics teacher was really nice and easy to talk to that many students always turn to her when they need help.

    Even though Lake Forest is neither Ivy League nor a top school, the curriculum is still rigorous and challenging. I became surprised how rigorous the work was. It was not necessarily easy. The books assigned for my history class were complicated to read, but doable. Plus, their ideas were interesting and important.

    The school offers many resources to its students. It offer writing center, tutoring, etc. I recommend students to visit the writing center no matter what. The tutors really leave you some tips in how to improve their writing. The center also provide standing appointments. This is for students to work with the same tutor each week. Therefore, those who want to improve in one specific area or have a teacher that assign many papers will benefit from this. The school also offered optional academic sessions for the first years to attend to help them transition into college. read full review

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