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| 555 N Sheridan Road | Tuition In/Out-State: | $36,920 / $36,920 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 1,443 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest , IL 60045-2399 | Books and Supplies: | $1,000 | Applicants Admitted: | 54% |
| (847) 735-5007 | On-campus Room and Board: | $8,660 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 96% |
| http://www.lakeforest.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | - | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 95% , $19,505 on average |
| Address | 555 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045-2399 |
| Phone Number | (847) 735-5007 |
| Web Address | http://www.lakeforest.edu |
| 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. |
| Type of School | Four or more years, Private not-for-profit |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Highest degree offered | Master's |
| Calendar | Semester |
| Setting | Suburban Chicago |
| Distance learning opportunities | No |
| Total enrollment | 1,443 |
| Enrolled full time | 1,411 |
| Enrolled part time | 32 |
| Men enrolled full time | 560 |
| Women enrolled full time | 851 |
| 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% |
| Admissions office phone number | (847) 735-5007 |
| Open admission policy | No |
| Undergraduate Application fee | - |
| Applied | 3,198 |
| Admitted | 1,711 |
| Enrolled | 406 |
| Admitted % | 54% |
| 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 |
| Students submitting SAT | - |
| SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score | - |
| SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score | - |
| SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score | - |
| SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score | - |
| Students submitting ACT | - |
| ACT Composite 25th percentile score | - |
| ACT Composite 75th percentile score | - |
| In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $36,280 |
| Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $36,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $8,660 |
| Off-campus room and board | $8,660 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 96% |
| Receiving Federal Grants | 42% , $6,390 on average |
| Receiving Institutional Aid | 95% , $19,505 on average |
| Receiving Student Loans | 75% , $6,449 on average |
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 |
| 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 | - |
| College will notify student by | - |
| Student must reply to acceptance by | May 1 |
| Deadline for housing deposit | May 1 |
| Financial aid priority deadline | February 15 |
| Financial aid deadline | - |
| College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about | - |
| Student must reply to financial aid decision by | May 1 |
| 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 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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