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Deadline
February 15, 2026
225 Days Left
Admissions Department
555 North Sheridan Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 828-4751 x4751
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 2 4
Social Studies 2 2
History 2 2
Academic Electives 3 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted March 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest
IL
60045
Phone
(847) 828-4751 x4751
Fax
(847) 735-6271
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 15, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1, January 15
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
59% of 4,811 applicants were admitted
Women
62% of 2,709 applicants were admitted
Men
56% of 2,102 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
425 (15%) of 2,858 admitted students enrolled
Women
237 (14%) of 1,682 admitted students enrolled
Men
188 (16%) of 1,176 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
89
Students Accepting Wait List Position
38
Students Admitted From Wait List
7
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
32%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 623 average , 580-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
23.9%
Score of 600 - 700
40.3%
Score of 500 - 600
34.3%
Score of 400 - 500
1.5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 633 average , 590-685 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
20.9%
Score of 600 - 700
52.2%
Score of 500 - 600
25.4%
Score of 400 - 500
1.5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 28-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
45.8%
Score of 24 - 29
52.1%
Score of 18 - 23
2.1%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 27
Score of 30 - 36
16.7%
Score of 24 - 29
66.7%
Score of 18 - 23
16.6%
Score of 12 - 17
2.2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 29
Score of 30 - 36
56.3%
Score of 24 - 29
37.5%
Score of 18 - 23
6.2%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 43%
Top quarter: 70%
Top half: 93%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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