Outcomes at Lake Forest
Graduation Rate
77.78%
Transfer-out Rate
16.67%
Retention Rate
85.00%
The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is 77.78% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 280 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 360 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 72.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 16.67% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 85% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Lake Forest College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Lake Forest College. 280 students have completed and 60 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 19 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 360 | 360 |
| Completers | 280 (77.78%) | 280 |
| Transfer-out | 60 (16.67%) | 60 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.28%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 19 (5.28%) | 19 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 265 students have completed in 4 years and additional 9 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 265 (73.61%) |
100 (70.92%) |
165 (75.34%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 9 (2.50%) |
1 (0.71%) |
8 (3.65%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 6 (1.67%) |
1 (0.71%) |
5 (2.28%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77.78% (280/360) | 72.34% (102/141) | 81.28% (178/219) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 79.17% (19/24) | 100.00% (8/8) | 68.75% (11/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 83.33% (15/18) | 70.00% (7/10) | 100.00% (8/8) |
| Hispanic | 78.57% (33/42) | 83.33% (10/12) | 76.67% (23/30) |
| White | 79.82% (178/223) | 73.91% (68/92) | 83.97% (110/131) |
| Two or More Race | 75.00% (9/12) | 33.33% (1/3) | 88.89% (8/9) |
| Unknown | 53.33% (8/15) | 33.33% (2/6) | 66.67% (6/9) |