Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan RoadLake Forest, IL 60045
http://www.lakeforest.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1857 |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Undergrad Students | 1,418 |
| Endowment | 60,214,678 |
| Application Deadline | May 1 |
| Application Fee | 40 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | May 1 |
| Tuition | 29,034 |
| Room/Board | 6,960 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Abbott Laboratories, Accenture, Brunswick, Enterprise Rental Car, SBC, IMC Global, Chicago Historical Society, Bank One, LaSalle Financial, Northern Trust, Wells Fargo Financial, Medline |
| Campus Safety | 24-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 Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Museums | N/A |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other |
| Museums | N/A |
| Periodical Subs | 1,769 |
| # of Books | 277,438 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 87% |
| within one year | 97% |
| within two years | 100% |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 9% |
| Students in sororities | 19% |
| Campus Size | 107 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 78% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (90%), women's dorms (8%), apartment for single students (2%) |
| Popular Events | Chicago 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 Airport | Chicago (26) |
| Nearest Train | Lake Forest (1) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral 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 Organizations | 82 |
| # of fraternities | 3 |
| # of sororities | 5 |
| Students in fraternities | 9% |
| Students in sororities | 19% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) Stentor (weekly) |
| Honor Societies | Alpha 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 |
