Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
56.8%
Acceptance Rate
$56,402
Avg Cost (In-State)
$56,402
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
74.3%
Graduation Rate
1,813
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 15
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Action) / December 1 (Early Action II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal essay required through Common Application
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$51,324
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$61,825
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
74%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $44,283 | $74,632 | 52 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $42,835 | $64,580 | 41 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $32,982 | $58,901 | 30 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $61,264 | $98,583 | 30 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | $39,054 | $53,438 | 27 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | $35,622 | $52,598 | 25 |
| Economics. | $53,529 | — | 21 |
| Political Science and Government. | $34,317 | $61,770 | 21 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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