Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL · Private Nonprofit University · 1,837 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
56.8%
Applications
5,356
Enrolled
415
Yield Rate
13.6%
SAT Average
1320
ACT Midpoint
30

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$56,402
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,402
Average Net Price
$28,673

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$19,067
Family Income $30k–$48k
$19,086
Family Income $48k–$75k
$23,694
Family Income $75k–$110k
$28,799
Family Income Over $110k
$34,614

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
35.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
70.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
78.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
86.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
12.1%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
720

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 73 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 56 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 53 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 44 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 17 graduates/year
  • Natural Resources & Conservation: 17 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.20
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
7.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
53th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.