Whether you are a transfer student from a four-year institution or community college, you will be welcomed into a friendly and inclusive community of students from nearly every state and 102 countries. Professors will know you by name, and you will learn in a rigorous academic environment in small class settings. We offer up to $32,000 a year in merit-based scholarship for transfer students.
Now offering in-person on-site admission appointments every Wednesday
On-site admission is designed to take the stress out of the application process and the anticipation of an admission decision. To take advantage of this opportunity, you must submit a transfer application and official college and high school transcripts at least two business days before your scheduled chat.
Caris Borland '21
Transferred from College of Lake County
Yesenia Uribe '21
Transferred from Skidmore College
Sergio Sosa '21
Transferred from Harper College
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When I decided to transfer schools, I knew I wanted the rest of my college experience to be spent somewhere with a genuinely tight-knit community, a diverse student body, and strong academics. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew Lake Forest was just that.
Abigail Samuelson
Financing your education
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.
Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid
A Lake Forest College education prepares you for the future, invests in your potential, and sets you on the path to success. We offer up to $32,000 a year in merit-based scholarship for transfer students.
Net Price Calculator
Lake Forest College is committed to making college affordable for our students and their families. The Net Price Calculator allows families to see an example of average net cost (net price) for attending Lake Forest.