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The bachelor's program at Lake Forest was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lake Forest College handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Lake Forest paid an average of $1,666 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,300 | $53,300 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
Learn more about Lake Forest tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Lake Forest. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Lake Forest does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lake Forest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Lake Forest College.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 36 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 20 |
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 30 |
| English Language & Literature | 24 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 14 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.