Lake Forest College
Liberal arts college · Lake Forest, IL · 1,813 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1190–1393
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$24,987
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$70,968
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Lake Forest College?
Lake Forest College accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1190 and 1393 on the SAT. A score at or above 1393 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1190, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says Lake Forest College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lake Forest College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lake Forest College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $70,968 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,987 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,902 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,902
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,902
- Room & board$13,050
- Total cost of attendance$70,968
- Average net price after grants$24,987
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science.
Lake Forest College FAQ
- What is Lake Forest College's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Lake Forest College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1190–1393. Aim for 1393 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Lake Forest College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is Lake Forest College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lake Forest College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lake Forest College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lake Forest College cost?
- About $70,968 a year before aid; $24,987 on average after grants.
- What is Lake Forest College's FAFSA school code?
- 001706. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lake Forest College receives your information.
- What is Lake Forest College's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Lake Forest College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL | 56% | 950–1220 | $19,978 | 60% |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | 55% | 1180–1440 | $22,443 | 71% |
| Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL | 63% | 1030–1270 | $21,153 | 73% |
| Quincy UniversityQuincy, IL | 51% | 1000–1200 | $22,711 | 44% |
| Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL | 63% | — | $25,577 | 45% |
| University of St FrancisJoliet, IL | 65% | 1030–1220 | $15,961 | 64% |