Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College is a liberal arts college located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1857, the college offers its students a core curriculum of comprehensive arts and sciences courses that the students need to complete prior to entering the professional phase of their education when they choose their chosen field of specialization. The intensive program of general subjects help develop the students into well-rounded individuals ready to take on the challenges of their specialization.
Academically, Lake Forest offers its students undergraduate majors in over 40 areas of study. It also grants pre-professional programs in law, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacology, publishing, and engineering.
Currently, there are around 1,387 students enrolled at Lake Forest College coming from 47 U.S. states and 71 countries other than the U.S. These students are ably guided in their pursuit of higher education by 116 fulltime faculty members, 98% of whom hold a doctorate or the highest degree possible in their chosen fields. With a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1 and the average class size no bigger than 19, students at Lake Forest are assured that their teachers know them and will give them attention should they need to talk to them regarding their studies.
Cost of attendance at Lake Forest for academic year 2009-2010 is US$42,212 broken down into tuition & fees at US$34,206; room at US$3,966; and board/meals at US$4,040. Other estimated costs include books and supplies, health insurance and personal expenses. As a form of assistance, financial aid is extended to students in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Lake Forest College.
