Mission Statement
91¿´Æ¬Íø affirms that education ennobles the individual.
Our curriculum engages students in the breadth of the liberal arts and the depth of traditional disciplines. We encourage students to read critically, reason analytically, communicate persuasively, and, above all, to think for themselves. We prepare our students for, and help them attain, productive and rewarding careers. We foster creative talent and independent research. We embrace cultural diversity. We honor achievement. Our faculty of distinguished scholars takes pride in its commitment to teaching. We know our students by name and prepare them to become responsible citizens of the global community. We enable students, faculty, trustees, and administrators to solve problems in a civil manner, collectively. We maintain a secure residential campus of great beauty. We enrich our curriculum with the vibrant resources of Chicago. 91¿´Æ¬Íø celebrates the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence.
Academic Programs
Departments and Programs – Information on programs and majors offered, the requirements of those programs, and the faculty teaching in those programs can be found here.
Any additional questions from prospective students can be addressed to admissions counselors at 847-735-5000. Enrolled students should contact their adviser or the Provost and Dean of Faculty, 847-735-6002.
Accreditation
91¿´Æ¬Íø is accredited by the . The most recent accreditation process was completed in 2016-2017. The can be found at this site. The teacher education programs are accredited by the A copy of the documents, if required, may be requested from the Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty in North Hall or by calling 847-735-5020.
Contact information for the (HLC):
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
800-621-7440
Athletic Program Participation
91¿´Æ¬Íø complies with the requirements of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) by completing an annual report of participation rates, financial support and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The report is available on the .
More information about Lake Forest’s athletic programs, including a printed copy of the EADA report, is available from the Department of Athletics, Halas Hall, 847-735-5288.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information
This information is contained in the Campus Security Report.
Campus Security Report
The Department of Public Safety (by October 1 for the prior year) that discloses relevant information about campus security policies and crime statistics. This report also covers drug and alcohol abuse prevention and prevention of sexual assault. Public Safety also maintains a which is available for public inspection.
Department of Public Safety, South Campus, 847-735-5555
College Navigator
91¿´Æ¬Íø’s page on the National Center for Education Statistics’s College Navigator page is available .
Copyright Infringement
91¿´Æ¬Íø has copyright and acceptable use policies put in place by the Department of Information Technology. Students are notified of liabilities related to copyright infringement in the student handbook.
Library, 847-735-5053
Diversity of Enrollment
In Fall 2024, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate enrollment was 1,793. Of these students, 57% were female and 43% were male.
Fall 2024 full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students self-identifying as U.S. citizens or permanent residents and members of a racial or ethnic minority was 30.5% (per IPEDS Race/Ethnicity Definitions).
18.0% identified as Hispanic; 6.2% identified as Asian; 2.6% identified as Black or African American; 0.1% identified as American Indian or Alaska Native; 3.6% identified as two or more races.
Percentages for Fall 2024 full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate enrollment by other IPEDS Race/Ethnicity categories were: 46.8% identified as White; 20.0% identified as U.S. Nonresidents; 2.7% identified as race and ethnicity unknown.
Office of Institutional Research, North Hall, 847-735-5035
Diversity of Pell Recipients
Fall 2024: Federal Pell Grant recipients comprised 36% of the degree-seeking undergraduate student body. Of these, 60% were female and 40% were male. 52% of Pell recipients self-identified as members of a racial or ethnic minority, including members of two or more races.
Office of Institutional Research, North Hall, 847-735-5035
Emergency Response and Evacuation
Emergency Response and Evacuation procedures are located within the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Crisis Management Plan.The Crisis Management Plan provides a framework by which the College can effectively and efficiently respond to and manage emergencies, from simple to complex, which may affect its operations.
Department of Public Safety, South Campus, 847-735-5555
Financial Aid
Types of financial aid available and eligibility requirements are listed on the Financial Aid Department’s website.
Additional information regarding scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study which you may have been offered is available on the website. You will find a breakdown of the costs, scholarship renewal requirements, definitions of grants, descriptions of loans, information about the amount you will need to pay, and choices you have in making payment.
For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 847-735-5103.
IBHE & HLC Complaints
Participants in Title IV Federal Financial Aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, are required to direct students to a state agency for assistance with unresolved complaints. Related regulations require all Title IV participating institutions, regardless of the origin of their state authorization to operate, to comply with state agency complaint process and to communicate such information publicly. Under Federal rule 34 CFR §600.9 and §668.43(b), Title IV eligible institutions must make available to students or prospective students, upon request, a copy of the documents describing the institution’s accreditation and state authorization. The institution must provide its students or prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and the state.
Students can file a complaint with the state of Illinois via the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s (IBHE) . Students can also file a complaint with our accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, using their .
Graduation Rates
91¿´Æ¬Íø’s graduation rates for full-time, first-time students entering in Fall 2018 (387) were:
4-year graduation rate: 68.9%
5-year graduation rate: 75.8%
6-year graduation rate: 77.8%
Graduation Rates - disaggregated for 6-year rate
Number in entering cohort is shown in parentheses (387). All presented data is for full-time, first-time students entering in Fall 2018.
Major racial and ethnic subgroups:
Although 91¿´Æ¬Íø enrolls a relatively high percentage of minority students, because of the small size of each class, the graduation rate by subgroup is not statistically significant. The overall 6-year graduation rate for U.S. ethnic and racial minorities (113) was 74.3%.
Gender:
Women entering in Fall 2018 (212): 85.4% graduated in 6 years
Men entering in Fall 2018 (175): 68.6% graduated in 6 years
Financial Aid:
Federal Pell Grant recipients (164) had a 76.2% graduation rate.
Recipients of subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, who did not receive a Federal Pell Grant (65), had a 78.5% graduation rate.
Students who did not receive a Federal Pell Grant or subsidized Federal Stafford Loan (158) had a 79.1% graduation rate.
Office of Institutional Research, North Hall, 847-735-5035.
Graduate Degrees Awarded
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS): 2022 - 3; 2023 - 4; 2024 - 2
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): 2022 - 14; 2023 - 15; 2024 - 13
Graduates - Subsequent Enrollments
Approximately 30% of 91¿´Æ¬Íø graduates from Fall 2005 to Summer 2010 obtained a subsequent degree after completing their degree at 91¿´Æ¬Íø. The vast majority of these degrees are master’s, professional doctorates, and research doctorates. This was assessed in August 2015 using data from the National Student Clearinghouse.
For more information, please contact the Office of Institutional Research at 847-735-5035.
Graduate and Professional Education Outcomes
Information about graduate and professional education pursued by 91¿´Æ¬Íø graduates can be obtained here.
For more information, please contact the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center, Brown Hall, 847-735-5235.
Licensure Exam Pass Rates
Information on the edTPA pass rates
Information on the content area test scores
Loan Applications, Deferments and Cancellation
Information about Federal Stafford and PLUS programs is available on this site.
Missing Persons Procedures
The College maintains a specific plan intended to deal with reports of a missing student. Contained in the Office of Campus Life Emergency Protocols manual, procedure 9.1 provides a framework by which the College will respond to a concern when a student’s whereabouts is reportedly unknown.
Department of Public Safety, South Campus, 847-735-5555
Tuition, Fees and Expenses
See Tuition
Office of Financial Aid, Patterson Lodge, 847-735-5103
Payment and Refund Policies
See
Office of Student Accounts, North Hall, 847-735-5032
Retention Rates
First-to-second year retention of full-time, first-time students entering in Fall 2023 was 89.9%.
Services provided to Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 91¿´Æ¬Íø recognizes that qualified students who have diagnosed disabilities, including learning, physical, and psychological disabilities, are entitled to an equal opportunity to benefit from the educational programs of the College and that reasonable academic accommodations may be necessary to provide that opportunity.
For more information, please .
Study Abroad
A student’s enrollment in an off-campus program of study approved for credit by 91¿´Æ¬Íø may be considered enrollment at 91¿´Æ¬Íø for the purpose of applying for assistance under title IV HEA programs. For more information about study abroad opportunities, please see the College’s off-campus study page.
Office of Global Engagement, Mohr Student Center, 847-735-5231
Teacher Report Card
Institutional Report Card on the Quality of Teacher Preparation
More information can be found on the Education Department’s Web site
91¿´Æ¬Íø Education Department, 847-735-5169
Transferring credits into 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Transfer information
Guides to transferring from specific community colleges are on the same page above, on the right hand side, by community college.
Transfer Admissions, 847-735-5009
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
91¿´Æ¬Íø complies with the requirements of the (FERPA).
Registrar, North Hall, 847-735-5027
Vaccination Policies
Requirements for students can be found on the
Health and Wellness Center, 847-735-5240
Withdrawal Procedure
Students wishing to withdraw from the College should contact the Office of Campus Life. Procedures are outlined in the Student Handbook.
Office of Campus Life, 847-735-5200
Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.These rights can be viewed on the