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General Information About Lake Forest College Lake Forest College affirms that education ennobles the individual. Our curriculum engages students in the breadth of the liberal arts and the depth of traditional disciplines. We encourage students to read critically, reason analytically, communicate persuasively, and, above all, to think for themselves. We foster creative talent and independent research. We embrace cultural diversity. We honor achievement. Our faculty of distinguished scholars takes pride in its commitment to teaching. We know our students by name and prepare them to become responsible citizens of the global community. We enable students, faculty, trustees, and administrators to solve problems in a civil manner, collectively. We maintain a secure residential campus of great beauty. We enrich our curriculum with the vibrant resources of Chicago. Lake Forest College celebrates the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 2,026 Percent Admitted 69% Men Admitted 64% Women Admitted 73% Full Time Retention Rate 83% -
Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $34,206 Room & Board Charge $8,006 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 1,110 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 1,486 Native American 4 Asian 64 African American 74 Hispanic 80 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 1,399 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 5




