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Lake Forest College

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  • 555 N Sheridan Road
    Lake Forest , IL 60045-2399
    (847) 735-5007
    http://www.lakeforest.edu

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    Setting
    Suburban Chicago
    Enrollment
    1,443
    Full time
    1,411
    Part time
    32
    Men full time
    560
    Women full time
    851
    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 or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Master's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

  • Lake Forest College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (847) 735-5007
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    -
    Applied
    2,397
    Admitted
    1,453
    Enrolled
    402
    Admitted %
    61%

    Lake Forest College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Recommended
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Lake Forest College Admission statistics

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    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
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    Lake Forest College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    4%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    5%
    Hispanic
    7%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    73%
    Non-Resident Alien
    11%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    0%

  • Lake Forest College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $35,525
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $35,525
    Books and Supplies
    $1,000
    On-campus room and board
    $8,327
    Off-campus room and board
    $8,327

    Lake Forest College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    96%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    34% , $6,104 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    96% , $19,912 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    66% , $6,980 on average

  • Lake Forest College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 4 0
    Area Studies, Other 0 0
    Asian Studies/Civilization 1 0
    Latin American Studies 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Business/Commerce, General 36 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 32 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 4 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 26 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Comparative Literature 0 0
    French Language and Literature 6 0
    German Language and Literature 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 9 0
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 28 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 7
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 5 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Environmental Studies 5 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 11 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 2 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 7 0
    Physics, General 8 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 30 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Economics, General 26 0
    International Relations and Affairs 11 0
    Political Science and Government, General 22 0
    Social Sciences, Other 10 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 15 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5 0
    Music, General 10 0

  • Lake Forest College Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Priority application deadline
    February 15
    Fall application deadline
    February 15
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    -
    SAT Subject score report due
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    College will notify student by
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    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    February 15
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
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    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    May 1

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    December 1
    College will notify student of early decision by
    December 20
    Early action deadline
    December 1
    College will notify student of early action by
    January 20

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    June 15
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    -
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    June 1
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -

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    Application Link
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    Lake Forest CollegeNames and Abbreviations

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    Lake Forest College
    Formal/Precise Name
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    Informal Name
    Lake Forest
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Student Reviews of Lake Forest College

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based on 11 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

  • Ruth from Waukegan, IL

    Students are very nice as well as professor and everyone working here! the Cafeteria is great! Especially since its being renovated...the food is great---buffet style! read full review

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Lake Forest College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

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$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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