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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Private Nonprofit · General
Lake Forest College is a private nonprofit institution in Lake Forest, IL. With a 59% admission rate and 1,365 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 1,782 students, offers 11 programs with earnings data, and has a 74% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
59%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,365
Enrollment
1,782
Completion Rate
74%
Cost of Attendance
$68,191
In-State Tuition
$54,202
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,202
Programs
12
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 11 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($68K)
Showing 11 of 11 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,264 | $84,573 | $68,191 | 0.9x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,529 | $73,747 | $68,191 | 0.8x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,587 | — | $68,191 | 0.7x | |
| 4 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,283 | $57,360 | $68,191 | 0.6x | |
| 5 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,835 | $68,321 | $68,191 | 0.6x | |
| 6 | Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,054 | — | $68,191 | 0.6x | |
| 7 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,622 | $49,254 | $68,191 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,317 | $56,287 | $68,191 | 0.5x | |
| 9 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,380 | — | $68,191 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,982 | $54,722 | $68,191 | 0.5x | |
| 11 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,998 | — | $68,191 | 0.4x |