Admissions

Selected from a pool of 2,200 applicants these 356 students are a diverse and talented group representing 40 states and 32 foreign countries, with an average GPA of 3.5. Of the 142 males and 214 females 23 percent are either international or students of color.

The Class of 2011 promises to bring much to enrich the campus community at Lake Forest College both in and out of the classroom. Below are some interesting experiences and anecdotes about a few members of this class:

• Hip-hop choreographer
• Helped restore homes in New Orleans
• Winner of National Latin Exam
• Member of a local improv troupe
• Volunteered at a veterinary hospital
• Worked on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
• Sailed 130 ft. schooner from Glouchester, MA to San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Captains of numerous varsity athletic teams
• Homestay in Peru
• Multiple school newspaper editors

Countries represented in this class:  Argentina, Bangladesh, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, East Timor, Estonia, Finland, Ghana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Macedonia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Panama, People's Republic of China, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Every year students are welcomed by faculty and staff to the Matriculation Ceremony held
at First Presbyterian Church located next to the College.