Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lake Forest admits 57% vs. 70% at Simmons
Acceptance rate - 2
Lake Forest's yield is 3 pts higher than Simmons's
Yield rate - 3
Simmons's SAT midpoint is 13 points higher than Lake Forest's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Lake ForestSelective
- SimmonsSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Lake ForestTest-optional
- SimmonsTest-optional
How they read a record
Lake Forest
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Simmons
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Lake Forest | Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why