Lake Forest College Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Forest College has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.2%(821)
Hispanic
24.0%(351)
African American
4.0%(59)
Asian
7.5%(109)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.6%(53)
Unknown
4.1%(60)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment1,753
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Lake Forest College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lake Forest College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(716)
Women
58.5%(1,011)

Gender Statistics

Men716

41% of total enrollment

Women1,011

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lake Forest College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(8)
18-19
36.6%(632)
20-21
43.7%(755)
22-24
16.3%(281)
25+
3.0%(51)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
8.0%(2)
22-24
44.0%(11)
25+
48.0%(12)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lake Forest College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 52% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.3%(215)
Out-of-State
51.7%(230)

Regional Representation

In-State215

48% of student body

Out-of-State230

52% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age