Lake Forest College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2930 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #825 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #757 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Lake Forest |
| #570 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 1,796
- Graduates
- 22
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.lakeforest.edu
Lake Forest College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lake Forest College has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 56% | 62% |
| Applicants | 4,811 | 2,102 | 2,709 |
| Admissions | 2,858 | 1,176 | 1,682 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 425 | 188 | 237 |
139 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1365
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lake Forest College are 1170-1365 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lake Forest College are 28-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 852 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 332 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 326 (18%) |
| Asian | 112 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 67 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 62 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lake Forest College is $29,894 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,067 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,086 |
| $48-75K | $23,694 |
| $75-110K | $28,799 |
| $110K+ | $34,614 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,300 | $16,212 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,300 | $16,212 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,300 | $16,212 |
| Fee in-district | $902 | |
| Fee in-state | $902 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $902 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,480 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,480 |
Lake Forest College majors
Lake Forest College has granted 360 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 19 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lake Forest College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 45 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 44 | |
| Finance, General | 28 | |
| Neuroscience | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Environmental Studies | 17 | |
| Education, General | 15 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | 4 |
| Philosophy | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 11 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 6 | |
| Data Analytics, Other | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Statistics, General | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 360 | 19 |
Lake Forest College has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 68% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lake Forest College has published 1,995 scientific papers with 35,683 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Sociology, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 20 | 148 |
| 1993 | 26 | 147 |
| 1994 | 26 | 189 |
| 1995 | 23 | 238 |
| 1996 | 29 | 243 |
| 1997 | 21 | 233 |
| 1998 | 24 | 287 |
| 1999 | 26 | 309 |
| 2000 | 30 | 351 |
| 2001 | 26 | 503 |
| 2002 | 38 | 492 |
| 2003 | 33 | 536 |
| 2004 | 34 | 573 |
| 2005 | 29 | 622 |
| 2006 | 51 | 682 |
| 2007 | 29 | 709 |
| 2008 | 39 | 760 |
| 2009 | 42 | 909 |
| 2010 | 28 | 891 |
| 2011 | 39 | 985 |
| 2012 | 29 | 1096 |
| 2013 | 48 | 1062 |
| 2014 | 58 | 1187 |
| 2015 | 58 | 1131 |
| 2016 | 82 | 1460 |
| 2017 | 61 | 1767 |
| 2018 | 51 | 1857 |
| 2019 | 43 | 2213 |
| 2020 | 54 | 2318 |
| 2021 | 81 | 2237 |
| 2022 | 88 | 2085 |
| 2023 | 63 | 2393 |
| 2024 | 44 | 2198 |
Lake Forest College alumni
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Richard Widmark
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directortelevision actorstage actorproducer
- Biography
-
Richard Weedt Widmark was an American film, stage, and television actor and producer.
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Diana Nyad
- Occupations
- swimmerjournalistsquash playerlong-distance swimmersports journalist
- Biography
-
Diana Nyad /ˈnaɪˌæd/ is an American author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer. Nyad gained national attention in 1975 when she swam around Manhattan (28 mi or 45 km) in record time.
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Nate Berkus
- Occupations
- interior designertelevision presenterdesigner
- Biography
-
Nathan Jay Berkus is an American interior designer, author, and television personality. He runs the Chicago interior design firm Nate Berkus Associates and was a regularly featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, offering design advice to viewers as well as coordinating surprise make-overs for people's homes. He has released numerous lines of products and authored several books.
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Tamara Falcó Preysler
- Occupations
- television presenterfashion designer
- Biography
-
Tamara Isabel Falcó Preysler, 6th Marchioness of Griñón, is a Spanish aristocrat, socialite and television personality. She is the daughter of Carlos Falcó, 12th Marquess of Castel-Moncayo, and Spanish-Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler. She was a co-host on the television show El Hormiguero.
General info
| Founded | 1857 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Natura et Scientia Amore |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 356 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 555 N Sheridan Road Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045-2338 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 8472343100 |