Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1190 and 1393 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 29
Popular programs at Lake Forest College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business/Commerce, General. | 53 | |
| 2 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 41 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 40 | |
| 4 | Economics. | 36 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 30 | |
| 6 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 30 | |
| 7 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 29 | |
| 8 | English Language and Literature, General. | 24 | |
| 9 | Sociology and Anthropology. | 20 | |
| 10 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 16 | |
| 11 | Political Science and Government. | 16 | |
| 12 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 13 | |
| 13 | Philosophy. | 12 | |
| 14 | History. | 11 | |
| 15 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | |
| 16 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 10 | |
| 17 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | |
| 18 | Physics. | 9 | |
| 19 | Computer Science. | 8 | |
| 20 | Education, General. | 7 |
Showing top 20 of 30 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lake Forest College?
Lake Forest College has an acceptance rate of 57% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Lake Forest College?
Admitted students at Lake Forest College typically score between 1190 and 1393 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Lake Forest College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Lake Forest College is approximately $28,673 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Forest College?
4-year graduation rate data for Lake Forest College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.