Lake Forest College Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
23%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Forest College has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 23% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.0%(889)
Hispanic
23.5%(373)
African American
3.9%(62)
Asian
7.2%(114)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.8%(60)
Unknown
5.1%(81)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment1,898
International Students23%

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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.7%(781)
Women
58.3%(1,090)

Gender Statistics

Men781

41% of total enrollment

Women1,090

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lake Forest College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 76% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(6)
18-19
32.7%(587)
20-21
46.4%(833)
22-24
18.0%(323)
25+
2.6%(47)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
8.3%(2)
22-24
58.3%(14)
25+
33.3%(8)

Age Diversity Insights

76%

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 23% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 41% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 23% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
41.4%(176)
Out-of-State
36.0%(153)
International
22.6%(96)

Regional Representation

In-State176

41% of student body

Out-of-State153

36% of student body

International96

23% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

23%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age