Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
4-year Private university

Overview

Lewis & Clark College is a private institution established in 1867 with urban setting located at Portland. It is ranked 93 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $62350. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,210. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#93 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Portland, Oregon
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1867
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,210 Undergraduates

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$77,170
Cost of Attendance
$35,872
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $50,934
Outstate Tuition Fee $50,934
Room and Board Fees $12,490
$28,462 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

69% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

91 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, IB English A, ECPE, FCE Level 3, CAE Level 4, CPE Level 5, GTEC CBT, STEP Eiken Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

SAT- EBRW Score is greater than or equal to 660

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jan
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$57,282 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$48,330 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $77,170
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
41.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: January 15
Forms to be submitted CSS, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Barbara Hirschi Neely Scholarship
Total Worth full tuition and fees
Eligibility incoming undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria based on academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Leadership & Service Awards
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility incoming undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria based on academics combined with exemplary leadership and/or service
Requirement for maintenance maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Lewis & Clark Merit Scholarships
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility incoming undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria based on their academic program and performance.
Requirement for maintenance maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Awards are given annually to students who have outstanding talent in music. Application includes an audition. To renew the scholarship, students must participate in activities within the Music Department and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Forensics Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Forensics Scholarships are available to students who have an outstanding record of achievement in debate and forensics. Students must participate in forensic competition and maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible to receive the scholarship.

Students

2,210 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
67% Students graduate within 6 years