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Lake Forest, Illinois is home to Lake Forest College. Lake Forest is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Lake Forest College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Lake Forest College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in science, media, art studies, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 32% of them (as of 2005). Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Lake Forest College has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Lake Forest College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 1,435 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Lake Forest College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Lake Forest College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lake Forest College values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Forest College
555 N Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2399
General Phone: (847) 234-3100
Admissions Phone: (847) 735-5001
Financial Aid Phone: (847) 735-5103
http://www.lakeforest.edu
Lake Forest College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 134 | English, economics, social studies, history, political science, international relations, Spanish language, Latin American studies, ... |
| Media | 47 | communication studies |
| Business And Management | 42 | business |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Forest College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 306 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Lake Forest College had a total enrollment of 1,435 students (1,414 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 37% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Lake Forest College offers campus housing for 1,127 of its 1,414 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Forest, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,171 | 694 | 32% | 357 | 51% |
| Men | 868 | 303 | 35% | 158 | 52% |
| Women | 1,303 | 391 | 30% | 199 | 51% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (847) 735-5001
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,334 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,334 |
| Room and board | $ 6,526 |
| Room charge | $ 3,456 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 740 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Forest College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (847) 735-5103
Lake Forest College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $81,983 | 3 | $78,367 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $62,987 | 13 | $59,077 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $49,260 | 13 | $49,115 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $67,324 | 31 | $56,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Forest College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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