Admissions
Find out what you’re good at, discover what you love, and make a career of it
Top employers want top learners. At Lake Forest College, you'll connect with your passions so you can connect to the world and make an impact with your education.
We don't require students to choose practicality over passion; in fact, we do the opposite. We know that embracing both makes for well-rounded graduates and the strongest job candidates.
We're here to help you make it
Our admissions counselors know how overwhelming the admissions process can be at times, and they're here to support you throughout the journey.
Maximizing your college experience: the power of big city proximity
Big school in a big city? Rural college town? With so many educational settings available, how do you pick the right college location for you? Lake Forest College students get to make the most of being near the third-largest US city no matter their area of study.
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Attending Lake Forest College means being immersed in a lively community of students, faculty, and staff who want to get things done. Beyond my classes, I have pursued my passions in student organizations and internships, and even led a campaign to change campus policies. Having the skills to not only organize but mobilize such a diverse community unquestionably made me stand out as a candidate.
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Our Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 applications are now open for both first-year and transfer students. Submit your application today!
Visit Campus
Visit a diverse, dynamic student community. Learn about cutting-edge programs and meet top-notch faculty. Experience a gorgeous wooded lakeside campus near the third-largest city in the United States.
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid offers a personalized approach, helping our students and families by providing timely information, anticipating concerns, and seeking innovative, personalized solutions.
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There is no such thing as the “college experience.” There’s only your college experience and what you make of it.
At Lake Forest College, we are academically excellent, curious about the bigger world, and interested in making connections with others. With a campus community representing over 100 countries and nearly every state, Foresters develop a sense of global responsibility and cultural awareness that makes us more empathetic, more connected, and more in-tune with the consciousness of the world.
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