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About Lewis & Clark College

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Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college in Portland, OR, known for its liberal arts college, study abroad emphasis, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 69%, Lewis & Clark College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 626 students each year. Lewis & Clark College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1260–1400, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lewis & Clark College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $40,150 per year; the sticker price of $74,452 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lewis & Clark College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

69%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1330
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1260 – 1400 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 29 – 32

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lewis & Clark College

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Essay Strategy
Lewis and Clark places real weight on essays, so use yours to connect your intellectual curiosity or activism to the college's strong environmental studies and social justice culture. Admissions readers want to see that you have done your homework on what makes this campus community distinct.
Demonstrated Interest
Lewis and Clark tracks demonstrated interest only modestly, but visiting campus or attending a virtual info session still signals genuine fit and gives you real material to reference in your "Why Lewis and Clark" writing. Portland itself is treated as an extension of the campus, so show that you understand how students engage with the city.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lewis & Clark College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$74k/yr$16.0k
30k-48k~$74k/yr$18.4k
48k-75k~$74k/yr$22.7k
75k-110k~$74k/yr$25.9k
110k+~$74k/yr$45.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,190
Undergrad Enrollment
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