Lake Forest College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Lake Forest College: international tuition 60,204 USD per year, one-year total cost 74,068 USD, acceptance rate 56.8%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120.
Lake Forest College offers international students merit awards up to $37,000/year and need-based aid, but admissions is need-aware and the International Student Financial Aid PROFILE is required.
Getting in. The school admits 56.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–713, Math 590–680, ACT 28–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 90+ or Duolingo 120+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 74,068 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 362 international students got financial aid, 35,840 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/2. You apply through Our own Application for First-Year Students. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lake Forest College?
International tuition is 60,204 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 74,068 USD.
Does Lake Forest College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Lake Forest College offers international students merit awards up to $37,000/year and need-based aid, but admissions is need-aware and the International Student Financial Aid PROFILE is required.
What English scores does Lake Forest College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at Lake Forest College?
The acceptance rate is 56.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe scholarships page says merit needs no separate application and is applied automatically, but it does not mention international students, and the international page does not say so either, so Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoThe college states it follows need-aware admissions practices for international applicants, meaning ability to pay may be considered, so the answer is No.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesTo apply for need-based aid, international students must submit the College Board's International Student Financial Aid PROFILE (CSS Code 1392), so Yes.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
Fine Arts Scholarships (music, studio art, theater)TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The international page lists the Fine Arts Scholarship as additional funding international students may apply for.
Deadline: March 1
International Student Merit AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page37,000 USD/year≈ ₫964M
The international students page explicitly says international admits may receive this merit award.
Forms international students file for aid
- CSS Profile
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- InterviewiThe interview is strongly recommended, and required if you choose not to submit SAT/ACT scores.Recommended
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Application deadline for SpringApplicationin17days
- Early Action/Early Decision I — application deadline (ED)Application+17 days
- Early Action/Early Decision I application deadline (EA)Application+17 days
- Early Action/Early Decision I — decision notification (ED)Decision+61 days
- Early Action/Early Decision I notification date (EA)Decision+61 days
- Early Action/Early Decision II — application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Early Action/Early Decision II — decision notification (ED2)Decision+109 days
- Fall First-Year application deadlineApplication+123 days
- Regular Decision — application deadline (RD)Application+123 days
- Regular Decision — decision notification (RD)Decision+168 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
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Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
An AP score of 4 or higher may qualify for at least one course credit, subject to each department’s decision.
Scores that count12345An IB Higher Level grade of 4 or higher may qualify for at least one course credit, subject to each department’s decision.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
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Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data