At a glance
Average net price
$28,673
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
77.8%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
1,813
In-state tuition
$56,402
Out-of-state tuition
$56,402
Cost of attendance
$70,655
Median earnings (10y)
$61,825
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,343
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 89.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (30%), social sciences (27%), humanities & arts (25%).
- STEM30%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences27%
- Business18.5%~335 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences16.3%~296 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences15.6%~283 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.9%~161 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.7%~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English4.6%~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.1%~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.4%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.2%~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~26 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.2%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 101 | — | $26,839 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $39,515 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 61 | $51,498 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 60 | $58,782 | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 59 | $35,544 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 44 | $45,662 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | $33,373 | $23,250 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 39 | $39,945 | $27,000 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 34 | $44,630 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 32 | $26,153 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | $37,646 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | $27,000 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | $47,197 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $30,058 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $29,103 | $26,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College is a mid-sized institution located in Lake Forest, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,813 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lake Forest College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,673 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $56,402 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $70,655 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 77.8%, a strong completion outcome. 89.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,825 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lake Forest College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (30% of credentials), social sciences (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lake Forest College accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,343. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Lake Forest, Illinois (suburb), Lake Forest College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Forest College
Q.How much does Lake Forest College cost?
The average net price at Lake Forest College is $28,673 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $70,655.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lake Forest College?
Lake Forest College has a 6-year graduation rate of 77.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lake Forest College?
Lake Forest College admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Lake Forest College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lake Forest College graduate earns $61,825 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lake Forest College?
Published tuition is $56,402 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lake Forest College located?
Lake Forest College is located in Lake Forest, Illinois (ZIP 60045).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lake Forest College at their official website.