Verified College DataA Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focusNCAA Division III

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL, United States

64% admit rate73% graduationprivate nonprofit

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A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus

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NCAA Division III

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Lake Forest College — editorial overview (Lake Forest, IL)

If you start in Chicago and drive 15 minutes up the coast of Lake Michigan, first you’ll hit Northwestern University, and then 15 minutes later, you’ll arrive at Lake Forest College. This small liberal arts college provides a solid education, on a beautiful campus, just on the fr...

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