Does Lake Forest College require SAT or ACT scores?

Lake Forest College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Lake Forest College?

The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $56,402 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Lake Forest, IL

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1190–1393

Annual cost (sticker price)

$56,402

Early Decision

November 01, 2026

Early Action

November 01, 2026

Regular Decision

February 15, 2027

Common Application, Institutional Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/apply — verified 2026-09-28.