About Us
Lake Forest College is a coeducational undergraduate institution located just 30 miles north of Chicago in the small city of Lake Forest, Illinois. One of the most beautiful suburbs on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest provides a secure, supportive environment for the College. The beautiful 107-acre campus sits just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and is within walking distance of the train station and the shops, cafés, and restaurants of downtown Lake Forest.
At the heart of the College is the close-knit community of teachers, scholars, students, and staff representing cultures from around the globe who live, learn, and work together in an environment of mutual respect and collaboration. A national liberal arts college, Lake Forest prides itself on diversity, with students representing 45 states and 65 countries.
The distinguished faculty, 98 percent of whom hold a PhD or equivalent degree, are committed to teaching undergraduates. Faculty members, rather than graduate assistants, teach all classes and provide academic advising. Faculty members are also active scholars who have won national teaching awards and have spoken and consulted throughout the United States and abroad. More than 30 percent have published books in their discipline.
The curriculum is uniquely enriched with the extensive resources of nearby Chicago, which is essentially a geographically extended classroom, laboratory, and creative space that enhances the classroom experience in powerful ways. Internships, off-campus study programs, research, and career opportunities are plentiful.
Location:
555 N. Sheridan Rd.
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
847-234-3100
107-acre wooded residential campus
Student Population: 1,368 students from 44 states and 69 countries
Student-Faculty ratio: 12:1
Academic Curricular Divisions:
The College has 18 departmental and 8 interdisciplinary majors, plus minors and special programs.
Varsity Intercollegiate Teams: 17
