Lake Forest College Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
59.72%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.97%
Freshmen Enrollment
445
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,665 students have applied and 2,786 students have allowed to admit to Lake Forest College (Acceptance rate: 59.72%). Lake Forest's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.97 % where 445 students have finally enrolled out of 2,786 admitted students.
Lake Forest acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Principia College and Augustana College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.08%).
Lake Forest enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.07%).
How to Apply to Lake Forest College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lake Forest. Lake Forest offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/finaid/price/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/financial-aid/veterans/dependents |
| Disability Service | https://www.lakeforest.edu/academics/resources/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lake Forest and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Lake Forest College is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lake Forest College is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,100). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | 1,260 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,100 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Lake Forest College, 86 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 563 | 630 | 670 |
| Total | 1,153 | 1,260 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lake Forest College, 45 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Lake Forest Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lake Forest College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |