Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Lake Forest, IL · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,813 |
| Acceptance rate | 57% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1153–1340 · 19% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 26–31 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 70% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $70,655 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Biology, Social sciences, Psychology, Communications.
Lake Forest College campus map
On campus
Alumni Memorial Field House, Donnelley & Lee Library, Sports and Recreation Center, McCormick Auditorium, Allan Carr Theater.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Egg Harbor Cafe, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Le Colonial Lake Forest
- Coffee: Hometown Coffee & Juice
- Nightlife: Chiefs Bar and Grill
- Shops: Lululemon, Unicorn Designs
- Museums and culture: History Center Of Lake Forest- Lake Bluff, Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest Public Library
- Groceries: Walgreens
- Parks: Triangle Park, Forest Park
Nearest train: Lake Forest.
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