Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Lake Forest College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Lake Forest College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$54,202
Out-of-state tuition
$54,202
Average net price
$27,499
Last updated May 6, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Lake Forest College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$68,191
4-year attendance
$272,764
4-year tuition
$216,808
4-year net price
$109,996
Lake Forest College Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,067 | $49,124 | $1,589/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,086 | $49,105 | $1,591/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,694 | $44,497 | $1,975/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,799 | $39,392 | $2,400/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $34,614 | $33,577 | $2,885/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Lake Forest College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $58,782 | ~53 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $51,498 | ~61 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $48,587 | ~65 months |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $47,197 | ~67 months |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,662 | ~69 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $44,630 | ~70 months |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $39,945 | ~79 months |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,515 | ~79 months |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $37,646 | ~83 months |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $35,544 | ~88 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,380 | ~94 months |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,373 | ~94 months |
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Lake Forest College ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Lake Forest College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
35.15%
Federal loan rate
70.82%
Median completer debt
$26,158
Median monthly payment
$277