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Lake Forest College
  • 4 Year
  • LAKE FOREST, IL
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Lake Forest College
#3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Illinois
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    Lake Forest College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Lake Forest?

    Lake Forest admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 58%. Students that get into Lake Forest have an average SAT score between 1020-1240. The regular admissions application deadline for Lake Forest is February 15. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    58%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    4,482
    SAT Range
    1020-1240
    SAT Reading
    SAT Math
    Students Submitting SAT
    23%
    ACT Range
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    78%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    lakeforest.edu/admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Recommended
    • Recommendations
      Required
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