Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$61.8k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$54,202
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,202
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,480
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,667
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$66,682
Net price (after aid)$27,499
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,067
$30k – $48k$19,086
$48k – $75k$23,694
$75k – $110k$28,799
$110k+$34,614
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$61,825
Median debt at graduation$26,158
Est. monthly loan payment$277
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans71%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
70% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
86% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$54.2k
Net price
$27.5k
Pell
35%
Median debt
$26.2k
Earnings (10y)
$61.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (22)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Social Sciences
Political ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceSoftware Engineering
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
59%
SAT range
1170 - 1365
ACT range
28 - 31
Campus & Student Life
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Lake Forest, IL 60045
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About Lake Forest College
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- Where is Lake Forest College located?
- Lake Forest College is located in Lake Forest, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Lake Forest College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Lake Forest College is approximately 59%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College's published in-state tuition is approximately $54,202 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,804 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Lake Forest College?
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