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Enrollment Deposit

How much is LAKEFOREST's enrollment deposit?

Lake Forest College requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Lake Forest College is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

51.10%

Lake Forest College is in the top 51.10% of colleges in the state of Illinois for deposit cost. 22.03% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

22.10%

Lake Forest College is in the top 22.10% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% ofprivate colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Lake Forest College educates a diverse community of 1,753 students, with 1,727 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 26 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

1,753


Total Undergraduates

1,727

Total Graduates

26


Full-Time vs Part-Time

97% Full-Time

3% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Lake Forest College has a 60% acceptance rate. Lake Forest College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1260 and the average ACT score is 28.


Acceptance Rate

60%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

19%

Total Score

400

1600

11531340

Reading and Writing

200

800

590670

Math

200

800

563670

ACT

Students submitting ACT

10%

Composite Score

0

36

2631

English

0

36

2534

Math

0

36

2428

Location

Located in Lake Forest, IL, Lake Forest College offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Lake Forest


County

Lake County


State

Illinois


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

About

Lake Forest College features a student-focused approach with a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


Cost

Lake Forest College makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $27,839 with 100% of students receiving financial assistance including 27% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$27,839


Received Aid

100%


Pell Recipients

27%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $54,202

Out-of-State: $54,202

Demographics

The Lake Forest College student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 48% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
716 (41%)
Women
1,011 (59%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
8 (0%)
18-19
632 (37%)
20-21
755 (44%)
22-24
281 (16%)
Over 25
51 (3%)

Outcomes

Lake Forest College prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 75% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

75%

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