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This is the second consecutive year Lake Forest graduates’ numbers reached an impressive 97 percent placement rate for the graduating class.

Here is the breakdown for the 434 members of the Class of 2025:

• 73.9 percent are employed
• 21.8 percent are attending graduate school
• 2.7 percent are seeking employment
• 0.6 percent are applying to graduate school

This year, 75 percent of graduates’ outcomes have been reported, which is much higher than the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ recommendation of 65 percent.

“We are so proud of our Class of 2025 and the success they are having post-graduation in this competitive job market,” Associate Vice President for Career Advancement and Director for the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center Colleen Monks said. “As technology and AI reshape the world of work, the Forester Advantage, our unique blend of human-centered career competencies, technical skills for tomorrow, and real-world experience, gives our students a distinct edge. It equips them to excel in their first roles and to grow into the innovative careers of the future.”