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Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College is a small, private institution located in Portland, or. Founded in 1867, Lewis & Clark College offers undergraduate degrees in 52 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,187 undergraduates
cost $59,684 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Lewis & Clark College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.6%
SAT score average 1366
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 3.69
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lewis & Clark College is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Public Policy and Administration
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Law
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Economics
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Sociology and Anthropology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $59,684
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,384
Books & supplies $1,050
Other expenses $2,052
Cost of attendance* $77,170
Average financial aid package $56,180
Estimated cost $20,990 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $59,684
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,384
Books & supplies $1,050
Other expenses $2,052
Cost of attendance* $77,170
Average financial aid package $56,180
Estimated cost $20,990 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lewis & Clark College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,187, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

3,526

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
42%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lewis & Clark College, students love their Campus Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR 97219-7899
phone 503-768-7000
address www.lclark.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Student athlete advisory committee

Bacchus mens ultimate frisbee

Artemis womens ultimate frisbee

Kph radio

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lewis & Clark College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lewis & Clark College?

Lewis & Clark College is located in Portland, or.

What is the acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College? 

The acceptance rate for Lewis & Clark College is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for Lewis & Clark College?

The average high school GPA for Lewis & Clark College students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lewis & Clark College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lewis & Clark College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $308,680.

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