Lake Forest, Illinois · Private · 1,813 undergrads
Lake Forest College admitted 54% of applicants for fall 2025 (2,902 of 5,411, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200–1370.
The numbers
Applied
5,411
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
27–30
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.74
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
14%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist
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Can I get into Lake Forest College?
54% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1200–1370 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
5,411 applied, 2,902 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
Does Lake Forest College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Lake Forest College's fall 2027 rule yet. Lake Forest College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
For fall 2025, 25 of 65 early decision applicants got in (38%), against 54% overall. That's a small pool, so a few decisions move the rate a lot. Early decision is binding: if you get in, you go.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
48 students were offered a wait-list spot and 38 took one. 27 of them got in (71%). That's a small pool, so a few decisions move the rate a lot.
Common Data Set, fall 2025.
What Lake Forest College looks at
Counts most
GPA, essay, interview, activities, talent or ability, character.
Counts a lot
How hard your classes were.
Also considered
Class rank, SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, first in your family to go to college, A parent or relative went there, volunteering, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).
As Lake Forest College rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is Lake Forest College's acceptance rate?
Lake Forest College admitted 54% of applicants for fall 2025 (2,902 of 5,411, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Lake Forest College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200–1370. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
