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Lake Forest College Women's Ice Hockey

Welcome to the Lake Forest College women's ice hockey recruiting profile. Lake Forest competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Women's Northern Collegiate Hockey Association from Lake Forest, Illinois. Led by head coach Amy Budde, Lake Forest College pairs a 57% acceptance rate with a 78% graduation rate and a $31,225 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
24
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Women's Northern Collegiate Hockey Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,984
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
57%
State
Illinois
City
Lake Forest
Address
555 N Sheridan Road

Program Performance Trend

Averaged a 53% winning percentage over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Amy Budde
Head Coach
Tony Martino
Women's Hockey Goaltenders Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 85% of D3 women's ice hockey programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
90%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
78%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$51,324
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$61,825
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 15% of D3 women's ice hockey programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$55,500
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$55,500
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,700
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$31,225
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 32% of D3 women's ice hockey programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$209,762
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$87,663
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (847) 234-3100

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