Lake Forest Academy

Lake Forest, IL

Financials

Day tuition

$57,150

Boarding tuition

$79,775

Financial aid

40% of students

Enrollment

440

Student:Teacher

7:1

Founded

1857

What Lake Forest Academy actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay, with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

40% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,475

vs $79,775 published tuition

4-year total

$375,160

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Lake Forest Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school on a 150-acre former Armour estate north of Chicago. Founded in 1857, LFA emphasizes a global perspective with students from more than 30 countries and offers a broad college-preparatory curriculum with strong programs in arts, athletics, and international study.

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