College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1857 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Presbyterian |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,418 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$60,214,678 |
Application Deadline: |
May 1 |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$29,034 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,960 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society |
Student Organizations: |
82 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Kappa Delta Phi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Psi Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Sigma Tau, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Xi |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Aikido, Baha'i Association, Catholic Association, Hillel, Interfaith Forum, The Vine (Christian Bible Study), Meditation, Muslim Student Association, Yoga |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Interest Group, French Club, Friends of Bulgaria, International Student Organization, Latinos Unidos, Muslim Student Organization, United Black Association |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Academic Organizations: Mock Trial, Model UN, Pro-Med, Math Assn. Of America, NEA, Red & Black, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. Community Service: Amnesty International, Best Buddies, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Circle K, Krimson Klub, Measure of Our Success, Project Aids Awareness, Soup Kitchen, Women for Social Change, Tutoring. Publication/Media Organizations: Writer's Club, Collage (Foreign Language Lit magazine) Tusitala (Literary Magazine)WMXM (Campus Radio Station. General Interest: Ambassadors, Athletic Council, Campus Entertainment Committee, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Cycling Club, Entrepreneurs Club, Leageue for Environmental Awareness and Protection, Praying Mantis Kung Fu Club, Rock Climbing Club, Sailing Club, SuCasa, SPICE (Students Promoting Intelligent Choices Everyday) Student Alumni Assn. , Pride Lake Forest, ALLY Program, Performance Organizations: Acapella Club, Dance Club, Dance Team, F. L. A. S. H. Improv Group, Expressions, Garrick Players, Poor Players Guild |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Stentor (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
3 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
9% |
Number of Sororities: |
5 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
19% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other |
Remedial: |
N/A |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Abbott Laboratories, Accenture, Brunswick, Enterprise Rental Car, SBC, IMC Global, Chicago Historical Society, Bank One, LaSalle Financial, Northern Trust, Wells Fargo Financial, Medline |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
277,438 |
Library Facilities: |
A new library and technology center opened in the fall of 2004. This state of the art facility offers ample room for the library's collections of print materials and features a 24-hour computer lab, cybercafe, four smart classrooms and seminar rooms, and a technology resource center where students have the opportunity to work with high end techology. The College's Learning and Teaching Center and Writing Center is also housed in this new facility. |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
175 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
100 |
Wired Labs: |
200 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,500 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (90%), women's dorms (8%), apartment for single students (2%) |
Sprinkler System: |
36% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
107 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Chicago (26) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Lake Forest (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Chicago (30) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Chicago Ambassadors, Chicago Arts Program, Spring Concert, Homecoming, Winterball, Toga, Martin Luther King Memorial and Dinner, PRIDE "Drag Show", Chicago Excursions sponsored by Campus Entertainment Committee |
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