Academic
- 86% of students conduct off-campus research or internships in Chicago or across the globe
- 40% go on at least one off-campus study program at places like Spain, France, Greece, New Zealand, and more
- Each year, students are inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society. Lake Forest College is one of only 290 colleges or universities in the United States meeting the standards of excellence necessary to form a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
- Our students are recipients of prestigious national honors such as the Kemper Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, Davis Projects for Peace Scholarship, and others
- 93% of the 2023 graduates have found post-graduation placement in jobs, graduate school, and more
Active
- More than 50% participate in varsity, intramural, or club athletics
- Most are involved in one or more of 50-plus campus clubs and organizations
- Nearly all are involved in community service projects
- Students raise more money for Relay for Life than most other similarly sized colleges in the United States
- About 80% of students stay on campus during the weekends
Diverse
- From 43 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and 120 countries
- 50% are either ethnic minority or international students
- More than 40 languages are spoken on campus
- Greater student diversity than most other liberal arts colleges in the country
Accomplished
Two alumni make headlines at Rosalind Franklin University
Philip Ofosu-Amaah ’19 and Ryan Fist ’24 were featured in Helix, Rosalind Franklin University’s semi-annual magazine, for their recent accomplishments as they pursue careers in the healthcare field.
Two alums calling the shots in NHL playoffs
Lake Forest College alumni Brien Rea '05, TV analyst for the Dallas Stars, and Doug Plagens '07, radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Florida Panthers, are following their teams' progress in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Erica Ochs ’02 breaks barriers in male-dominated technical industry with humanities education
Erica Ochs ’02 has spent her 20-year career in the male-dominated automotive industry fighting stereotypes both as a woman and as someone without a technical degree, demonstrating the wide range of career possibilities that are available with an education in the humanities.
Mandy Gaulke ’09 awarded grant to continue health disparities research
The Independent Research Fund Denmark awarded Mandy Gaulke ’09 and her research group 3.1 million DKK (about $438,000) for their research project titled “Advancements in medical technology and disparities in health.”
Student awarded two national grants for independent research
Neuroscience and biochemistry and molecular biology major Federica Bertolotti ’24 was awarded two competitive research grants to support her senior thesis project examining neurodegeneration.
Justin Lansing ’07 turns liberal arts education into Americana Folk music career with duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers
Rand Smith, Professor Emeritus reflects on Justin Lansing ’07 and his journey from student musician to Grammy-winning family performer with childhood friend, Joe Mailander. Follow along on Lansing’s path in the words of his First-Year Studies professor and Fast & Cheap bandmate.
David Gueringer ’13 uses his interdisciplinary edge to uplift diverse stories
Equipped with a double major in economics and music and years of teaching experience, David Gueringer ’13 is leveraging his skills as an entrepreneur to make diverse stories accessible.