Lake Forest College Illinois

Private liberal arts college in suburban Chicago with selective admissions and strong business and management programs.

College statistics

Address:
555 N Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.lakeforest.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$55,500
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$55,500
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$68,200
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$68,200
Room and Board:
$12,700
Total Student Enrollment:
1,818
Acceptance Rate:
59.4%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
685
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
680
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
31
Endowment (End of Year):
$123,504,020
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Lake Forest College is a private not-for-profit liberal arts institution located in Lake Forest, Illinois, a suburb north of Chicago. The college enrolls approximately 1,818 undergraduates and focuses on arts and sciences education with particular strength in business, management, marketing, and related fields.

Tuition runs $55,500 annually with a total cost of attendance of $68,200 including room and board. The college admits roughly 59% of applicants. Enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile SAT Reading 685, SAT Math 680, and ACT Composite 31. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.

The college reports a strong commitment to undergraduate education supported by an endowment exceeding $123 million. Lake Forest College works well for students seeking a smaller, residential liberal arts experience with access to Chicago's resources. For more information, visit www.lakeforest.edu/.

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