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Lake Forest, Illinois · Private nonprofit, suburb campus

Lake Forest College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1190-1393. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 28-32. Lake Forest College admitted 57% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1190-1393
ACT middle 50%
28-32
Acceptance rate
57%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,813

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Lake Forest College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1393 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Lake Forest College's SAT submitters; 1190 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 81% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Lake Forest College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Lake Forest College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing600670713
SAT Math590650680
SAT total (estimated)119013201393
ACT composite283032

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 713 in Reading and Writing but 680 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1343.

Testing policy

Does Lake Forest College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Lake Forest College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Lake Forest College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Lake Forest College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$56,402
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$28,673
First-year retention rate
90%
Graduation rate within 6 years
78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,825

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FAQ

Lake Forest College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Lake Forest College?

Lake Forest College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1190 and 1393 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1393 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1190 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Lake Forest College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 28 to 32, with a median of 30. Scoring 32 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Lake Forest College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Lake Forest College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Lake Forest College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Lake Forest College's acceptance rate?

Lake Forest College admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].