Jill M. Baren, President, Lake Forest College | Lake Forest College
Jill M. Baren, President, Lake Forest College | Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College has been recognized in The Princeton Review’s 2026 college guide, earning places on the lists of Best 391 Colleges, Best Value Colleges, and Best Midwest Colleges. The annual rankings from the education services company highlight colleges across the country based on a variety of factors.
According to The Princeton Review, Lake Forest College was included among its Best Value Colleges for 2026. This list is compiled using both institutional and student survey data that considers academic rigor, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates.
“The Princeton Review bases this list on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including academic rigor, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates, among others.”
The new rankings also include Lake Forest College in the publication’s regional category for Midwest colleges.