Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College is a private liberal arts college in Lake Forest, Illinois, roughly 30 miles north of Chicago. It offers strong undergraduate coursework combined with pre-professional preparation and experiential learning in Chicago.
Acceptance rate
58%
Undergrad enrollment
1,796
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action I | November 1, 2026 |
| TransferSpring 2027 Entry | January 1, 2027 |
| Early ActionEarly Action II | January 15, 2027 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | February 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Entry Priority Deadline | July 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
You enter a room with everyone you've ever met in your life. Who do you look for and why?
Describe an instance when a belief or idea you held was challenged. Explain why you either changed your mind or not and the effect(s) it had or could have moving forward.
Lake Forest College is a setting where students from many different types of communities intersect. Choose one community that you identify with and describe the role it has played in your life so far.