Avg Earnings (5yr)
$51,324
Acceptance Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
74%
Annual Tuition
$54,202
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Lake Forest College earn a median of $61,825 ten years after entry — 14% above the national median. Acceptance rate 59.4%, average SAT score 1343, in-state tuition $54,202.
At a Glance
Total Students
1,782
Retention Rate
86%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
71%
Median Debt
$26,158
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,343
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
600–713
SAT Math (middle 50%)
590–680
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
28–32
Institution Overview
Lake Forest College is a private, non-profit institution with 1,782 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 59.4% and a graduation rate of 74.1%. The retention rate is 86.3%. The in-state tuition is $54,202, and 70.8% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, the median earnings for Lake Forest College alumni are $38,437. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,324, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $61,825. The median debt for students is $26,158.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$38k
1 YEAR
$51k
5 YEARS
$62k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Lake Forest College alumni earn a median of $38,437. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,324, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $61,825. The median debt for graduates is $26,158.
Lake Forest College has a student body of 1,782 students, with an acceptance rate of 59.4%. The graduation rate is 74.1%, and the retention rate is 86.3%. The in-state tuition is $54,202, and 70.8% of students receive financial aid.
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