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Lake Forest College

Work 555 N. Sheridan Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
Work(847) 735-5000
  • 94Rank
  • 53Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges

Overview : Lake Forest College

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1857
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 1,436
Setting suburban
Endowment: $72,290,715
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $40
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 61.1 %
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $32,520
Mission  
School mission Lake Forest College is Chicago's national liberal arts college. A highly selective, undergraduate, liberal arts institution, the 107-acre campus is located just 30 miles north of downtown Chicago in a historic suburb along Lake Michigan. The College takes full advantage of its proximity to one of the world's most dynamic cities, Chicago, offering unmatched academic, cultural, internship, mentorship, and employment resources. Its distinguished faculty is committed to teaching and, as the College's mission statement reads, "We know our students by name." Lake Forest College prepares students to become responsible citizens of the global community and celebrates the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence.

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