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Lake Forest College Tuition and Fees

There is a private university in Lake Forest, IL called Lake Forest College. The university covers an area of 107 acres. The foundation of Lake Forest College was laid down in the year 1857. The motto of the Lake Forest College is Et veritas liberabit vos (Latin) and its official colors are red and black. In addition to over 1,538 undergraduate students, LFC also boasts of over 24 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 1,592. The school has a total of 178 a

$46,320

Tuition

$60,980

Cost of Attendance

$27,131

Net Price

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Lake Forest College Tuition and Fees

Lake Forest College is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at LFC is quite moderate. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Lake Forest College comes to around $48,424, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $10,676, $1,000, and $2,750, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$47,064	$47,064
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Room & Board cost	$10,390	$10,390
Other Expenses	$2,526	$2,526
Total Cost of Attendance	$60,980	$60,980

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Lake Forest College come out to be around $48,424 per year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,000 for books and supplies, $10,676 toward room and boarding, and $2,750 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the college adds up to around $62,850 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$27,131

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$17,805

$30,001 to $48,000

$18,289

$48,001 to $75,000

$20,588

$75,001 to $110,000

$26,030

$110,000+

$31,260

The net cost of attending Lake Forest College – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At LFC, the average net price is estimated to be around $26,148. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $18,192. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $19,152. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $24,683 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $30,189 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $32,388 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$47,064	$47,064
Room & Board Cost	$10,390	$10,390
Total Tuition & Fees	$57,454	$57,454

At Lake Forest College, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $48,424 in a year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $10,676 toward their room and boarding charges. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the college totals about $62,850 per year, based on the available data.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$14,100	$14,100
Fees	N/A	N/A

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at LFC, the amount stands at $14,512 per year. It is interesting to note that Lake Forest College does not charge any graduation fees from students.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$881
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,448

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend LFC. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $241 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $372. Lake Forest College also offers a wide range of online programs across 36 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$10,390	$10,390
Other Expense	$2,526	$2,526
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at LFC, the actual amount to be paid remains the same irrespective of whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The housing facilities will cost students around $13,426 per year. Besides, the room and boarding charges for the students come to around $10,676 per year. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,000. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $2,750.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$10,390

Off Campus

$10,390

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,526

Off Campus

$2,526

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,000

Off Campus

$1,000

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Lake Forest College is around $316,297 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $26,148 in 2018-2019, $27,131 in 2017-2018, and $25,646 in 2016-2017.

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