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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL·Private·~57% acceptance

Lake Forest College is a private college in Lake Forest, IL. It admits about 57% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $28,673 per year after financial aid. About 74% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,825 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$28,673/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $70,655
Aid cuts ~$41,982/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Jan 15
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)1190–1393
ACT (middle 50%)28–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
74%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$51,324
median earnings, 6yr
$61,825
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Lake Forest College's acceptance rate?
Lake Forest College admits about 57% of applicants.
How much does Lake Forest College cost?
At Lake Forest College, the average net price after aid is about $28,673 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $70,655 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lake Forest College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1190–1393 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
What are Lake Forest College's application deadlines?
Lake Forest College's deadlines are Early Decision around Jan 15, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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