More selective than 77% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lake Forest College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lake Forest College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lake Forest College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 713 |
| SAT math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1393 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lake Forest College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 600–713 | 590–680 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 590–685 | 580–680 | 28–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lake Forest College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Lake Forest College has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
| 10 | Quincy University | 51% | 45% | $20,359 |
| 11 | Illinois Institute of Technology | 55% | 75% | $18,425 |
| 12 | Olivet Nazarene University | 56% | 61% | $20,729 |
| 13 | Lake Forest College | 57% | 78% | $28,673 |
| 14 | Augustana College | 63% | 73% | $22,736 |
| 15 | Blackburn College | 63% | 57% | $18,460 |
| 16 | University of St Francis | 65% | 67% | $13,006 |
| 17 | Eastern Illinois University | 65% | 47% | $12,786 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Lake Forest College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lake Forest College admissions questions
What is the Lake Forest College acceptance rate?
Lake Forest College accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,858 of 4,811 applicants were admitted.
Does Lake Forest College require the SAT or ACT?
Lake Forest College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lake Forest College?
The middle 50% of Lake Forest College enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1393 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lake Forest College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (425 of 2,858).
Is Lake Forest College getting harder to get into?
Lake Forest College accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lake Forest College overview