About
About Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College is a private liberal arts college in Lake Forest, IL, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 60%, Lake Forest College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 445 students each year. Lake Forest College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1230–1400, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lake Forest College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $37,733 per year; the sticker price of $66,400 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
Lake Forest College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
moderately selective
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Lake Forest College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$66k/yr | $19.6k |
| 30k-48k | ~$66k/yr | $20.2k |
| 48k-75k | ~$66k/yr | $21.5k |
| 75k-110k | ~$66k/yr | $26.1k |
| 110k+ | ~$66k/yr | $35.3k |
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Outcomes & Campus