Lake Forest College

U.S. News gives College all-time best ranking

U.S. News ranked Lake Forest College #62 for Best National Liberal Arts College—up 13 points in one year and an all-time best for the College.

Recognized for our value. Celebrated for our support. This is the place where you make it.

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Science Lab Facilities The Princeton Review

#6 BEST

Student Support and Counseling Services The Princeton Review

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Social Mobility U.S. News & World Report

#14 BEST

Career Services The Princeton Review

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Lake Forest College receives highest U.S. News ranking in history

In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, the College ranks #62 on the list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges, a 13-point jump in just one year and an all-time best for the College! We also rank #1 in Social Mobility and #59 on the Top Private Colleges list. Something great is happening at Lake Forest College, and we're proving it every day.

"The College’s career services are exceptional compared to those at other liberal arts colleges. They not only provide personalized guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies but also organize a variety of events, workshops, and networking opportunities."

Gota Akagiri '26, Audit Intern at Deloitte

Experience life in the city

Lake Forest College’s ACTIVATE: Summer Internship Program helps you make the most of the moment. Students reside in downtown Chicago at the College’s Chicago residential building, receive cutting-edge career preparation and mentorship, and benefit from an internship in the heart of the city.

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Networking in college matters now more than ever

AI can write resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and even simulate interviews, but there is one thing it cannot replace: human relationships.

Passion and pragmatism go hand in hand.

Choosing a career path is about discovering where your unique interests intersect with your drive and ambition.

Want to study music, but also data science? Theater and neuroscience? Marketing and psychology? African American studies and creative writing? When it comes to major combinations, we think beyond limits and into possibilities.

Our double majors graduate with a higher understanding of themselves, the world, and their place in it.