How do I schedule a campus tour at Lake Forest College?

Lake Forest College has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Lake Forest College offer?

Lake Forest College currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Forest College?

The nearest major airport is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 19 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Lake Forest College?

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Lake Forest College Campus Tours & Visits — Lake Forest, IL

Known for business

Lake Forest College is a private institution in Lake Forest with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1309, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,825 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,499.

Established

1857

Motto

Et veritas liberabit vos

Mascot

Boomer the Bear

Type

Private liberal arts college

Division

Division III

59%

Acceptance

1309

SAT Avg

1,782

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

70%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$61,825

Earnings 10yr

$27,499

Avg Net Price

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1309

Reading & WritingMid: 618

590685

MathMid: 620

580680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2831

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Lake Forest College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,202

Room & Board$12,480

Books & Supplies$1,350

Total Cost of Attendance$68,191

Average Net Price$27,499

Median Debt at Graduation$26,158

Monthly Payment (10yr)$277

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,067

$30–48K$19,086

$48–75K$23,694

$75–110K$28,799

$110K+$34,614

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Programs (36)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.4%

Freshman Retention86.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,324

10 Years$61,825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

1,782

Gender Split

58% / 42%

Women / Men

First Generation

25%

Pell Grant Recipients

35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%

Black 3%

Hispanic 19%

Asian 6%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 18%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

28 mi(49 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

55 mi(95 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

192 mi(333 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare19 mi

MKEMilwaukee48 mi

INDIndianapolis192 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL28 mi

~49 min drive

Milwaukee, WI55 mi

~1h 35m drive

Indianapolis, IN192 mi

~5h 33m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

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Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (36)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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