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What are your chances at Lake Forest College?

Lake Forest, IL · Private · 1,813 students

57%admitted
56.8% acceptance rate

A realistic target for a solid profile.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 57 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students1190–1393
400
1600

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What Lake Forest College actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$28,673
per year, after grants · sticker $70,655
Median earnings
$61,825
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
77.8%
finish within six years
Median debt
$26,158
at graduation · about $277/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$19,605
$30,000 – $48,000$20,210
$48,000 – $75,000$21,481
$75,000 – $110,000$26,055
Over $110,000$35,341

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Lake Forest College’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College accepts about 56.8% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

Admitted students typically score between 1190 and 1393 on the SAT, or 28–32 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.