tuition – the Stentor

Students respond to increased attendance costs for 2026-27 year

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Stentor Staff Writer

James Ryan Prizant ’29prizantjry@lakeforest.eduCopy Editor Though no official announcement has been made by College staff, the College website confirms that the yearly cost of tuition, fees and meal plans will increase by $2,510 for the 2026-27 school year. This amounts to an over 3.8% increase compared to the 2025-26 yearly subtotal. In addition, year-round costs for standard on-campus housing will increase by $240, about 3.7% more. “It’s pretty typical that [tuition/cost of attendance] increases are…

College Raises Tuition, Reveals Budget Process

Posted on October 19, 2016December 21, 2016 by Camille Lemieux

Tuition fees, including comprehensive fees, and room and board, will increase by 3 percent in three years, compared to competitors’ increases of 5 percent. According to the College’s Vice President for Finance, Planning and Treasurer Lori Sundberg, the tuition increase is based on comparisons to other Midwest colleges. “Including next year’s tuition rate, the tuition increase has been approximately 3.1 percent in the last three years,” Sundberg said. “We set that increase based on what…

Johnson Science Center Renovation Funded by Donations, Not by Student Tuition Dollars

Posted on February 10, 2015December 18, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

The Johnson Science Center will undergo a $40 million renovation beginning this summer to expand its current space and to update the old and technologically behind lab space. According to President Schutt, “The money for our project is being raised from generous College supporters who appreciate the importance of our science programs. No student tuition dollars are being spent on science construction.” Science majors are applauding the decision to renovate the Center, believing that this…