ROTC at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Lake Forest College. The nearest host schools are Northwestern University (Navy, 16 mi), Loyola University Chicago (Army, 19 mi) and University of Chicago (Air Force, 28 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Lake Forest College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Lake Forest College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,190–1,393 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–32 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $56,402 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $56,402 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 78% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Lake Forest College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Lake Forest College has 1,813 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Lake Forest College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $20,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Lake Forest College: FAQ
Does Lake Forest College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Lake Forest College. The nearest host schools are Northwestern University (Navy, 16 mi), Loyola University Chicago (Army, 19 mi) and University of Chicago (Air Force, 28 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Lake Forest College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Northwestern University (Navy, 16 mi), Loyola University Chicago (Army, 19 mi) and University of Chicago (Air Force, 28 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Lake Forest College.
School links and location
These links belong to Lake Forest College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
lakeforest.edu
- Admissions
lakeforest.edu
- Apply
lakeforest.edu
- Financial aid
lakeforest.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Lake Forest, IL 60045-2338
IPEDS UNITID: 146481
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