Lake Forest College

555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
http://www.lakeforest.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1857
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students1,418
Endowment60,214,678
Application DeadlineMay 1
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMay 1
Tuition29,034
Room/Board6,960
Services
Associated FirmsAbbott Laboratories, Accenture, Brunswick, Enterprise Rental Car, SBC, IMC Global, Chicago Historical Society, Bank One, LaSalle Financial, Northern Trust, Wells Fargo Financial, Medline
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,769
# of Books277,438
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months87%
within one year97%
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities19%
Campus Size107 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing78%
College housing typescoed dorms (90%), women's dorms (8%), apartment for single students (2%)
Popular EventsChicago Ambassadors, Chicago Arts Program, Spring Concert, Homecoming, Winterball, Toga, Martin Luther King Memorial and Dinner, PRIDE "Drag Show", Chicago Excursions sponsored by Campus Entertainment Committee
Nearest AirportChicago (26)
Nearest TrainLake Forest (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Number of Organizations82
# of fraternities3
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities19%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Stentor (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Kappa Delta Phi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Psi Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Sigma Tau, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Xi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Aikido, Baha'i Association, Catholic Association, Hillel, Interfaith Forum, The Vine (Christian Bible Study), Meditation, Muslim Student Association, Yoga
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Interest Group, French Club, Friends of Bulgaria, International Student Organization, Latinos Unidos, Muslim Student Organization, United Black Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Academic Organizations: Mock Trial, Model UN, Pro-Med, Math Assn. Of America, NEA, Red & Black, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. Community Service: Amnesty International, Best Buddies, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Circle K, Krimson Klub, Measure of Our Success, Project Aids Awareness, Soup Kitchen, Women for Social Change, Tutoring. Publication/Media Organizations: Writer's Club, Collage (Foreign Language Lit magazine) Tusitala (Literary Magazine)WMXM (Campus Radio Station. General Interest: Ambassadors, Athletic Council, Campus Entertainment Committee, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Cycling Club, Entrepreneurs Club, Leageue for Environmental Awareness and Protection, Praying Mantis Kung Fu Club, Rock Climbing Club, Sailing Club, SuCasa, SPICE (Students Promoting Intelligent Choices Everyday) Student Alumni Assn. , Pride Lake Forest, ALLY Program, Performance Organizations: Acapella Club, Dance Club, Dance Team, F. L. A. S. H. Improv Group, Expressions, Garrick Players, Poor Players Guild