What division is Lake Forest?

Lake Forest competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Midwest.

What GPA do you need for Lake Forest?

The average GPA at Lake Forest is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Lake Forest?

Lake Forest has an enrollment of approximately 1,813 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Lake Forest?

Lake Forest has an acceptance rate of 57%.

How do I get recruited to play at Lake Forest?

To get recruited at Lake Forest, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Lake Forest's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Lake Forest

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NCAA Division III

Division

1,813

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

57%

Acceptance

78%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Lake Forest is a NCAA Division III program in the Midwest, located in Lake Forest, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Lake Forest, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

78%

Acceptance

57%

Student:Faculty

13:1

Avg SAT

1,309

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$51,324

Coaching Staff27 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Lake Forest Athletics

Lake Forest is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Lake Forest, IL, competing in the Midwest. With an enrollment of 1,813 students, Lake Forest offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Lake Forest with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Lake Forest is 3.5. The school maintains a 78% graduation rate.

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