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  • Lake Forest College has the best location! There’s always a new place to explore with your classmates. Our environmental psychology courses cruise the north shore to observe all that Chicagoland has to offer.
  • Student organizations host philanthropy events on campus throughout the year, including Mud Olympics.
  • Our faculty are more than just professors—they’re friends. Michael Delacruz ’18 takes a selfie with Professor Dave Park in his theories of mass communication class.
  • Student organizations offer Foresters fun, personal, and professional opportunities outside of the classroom to build life skills. These Forester Fanatics belong to just one of 60+ clubs and organizations on campus.

  • Study off-campus in one of 200 programs in more than 70 countries. Participating in an off-campus program, whether to study, intern, research or volunteer, can be a life-changing experience. 

  • We have 19 Division III teams, including 10 women’s and nine men’s. Many students are also involved in club or intramural sports.

  • We've got a diverse student body. Our students come from 45 states and 76 countries. It makes for really interesting classroom discussions.

  • Chicago is a 45-minute train ride from campus. The Metra train is the easiest way for students and faculty to take course trips into the city. 

  • Lake Forest College has the best location! There’s always a new place to explore with your classmates. Our environmental psychology courses cruise the north shore to observe all that Chicagoland has to offer.
  • Student organizations host philanthropy events on campus throughout the year, including Mud Olympics.
  • Our faculty are more than just professors—they’re friends. Michael Delacruz ’18 takes a selfie with Professor Dave Park in his theories of mass communication class.
  • Student organizations offer Foresters fun, personal, and professional opportunities outside of the classroom to build life skills. These Forester Fanatics belong to just one of 60+ clubs and organizations on campus.

  • Study off-campus in one of 200 programs in more than 70 countries. Participating in an off-campus program, whether to study, intern, research or volunteer, can be a life-changing experience. 

  • We have 19 Division III teams, including 10 women’s and nine men’s. Many students are also involved in club or intramural sports.

  • We've got a diverse student body. Our students come from 45 states and 76 countries. It makes for really interesting classroom discussions.

  • Chicago is a 45-minute train ride from campus. The Metra train is the easiest way for students and faculty to take course trips into the city. 

Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, applying to Lake Forest College is easy and free. Our admissions officers review applications in a holistic manner, meaning we carefully read every part of every application. We want to get to know you—and we seriously consider how each applicant can contribute to and benefit from our close-knit and diverse campus community.

  • Our Early Decision deadline for first-year applicants is October 15, but that’s not the only important deadline. Transfer students still accepted on a case-by-case basis.

    Our Early Decision deadline for first-year applicants is October 15, but that’s not the only important deadline. Transfer students still accepted on a case-by-case basis.

  • We’re committed to helping make college affordable, and we offer up to $30,000 in scholarships to prove it!

    We’re committed to helping make college affordable, and we offer up to $30,000 in scholarships to prove it!

  • We make it easy for you! We accept the Common Application and there is no fee to apply.

    We make it easy for you! We accept the Common Application and there is no fee to apply.

  • Meet your admissions counselor! They’re here to help guide you through the college search and application process and answer any questions you may have.

    Meet your admissions counselor! They’re here to help guide you through the college search and application process and answer any questions you may have.

  • Whether it’s an Open House Program or a personalized trip, visiting campus is the best way to experience our community and get a feel for campus life. 

    Whether it’s an Open House Program or a personalized trip, visiting campus is the best way to experience our community and get a feel for campus life. 

Perfect Fit

Lisa Ledvora ’16 from Darien, Illinois, and Pulkit Diwan ’16 from Haryana, India, explain why they chose Lake Forest College and why it has been the best place for them.

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Beach Bums

Campus is only a ten-minute walk from the shores of Lake Michigan. Our students take their books down to the beach after classes. Lake Forest has beautiful, clean beaches with views of Chicago on a clear day.

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