Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Lewis & Clark College is a 4-year liberal arts college in the southwest hills of Portland. Lewis & Clark confers undergraduate degrees in 29 academic majors and 27 minors and all first year students are enrolled in a 2-semester course called Exploration and Discovery. Located atop Palatine Hill and adjacent to Tryon Creek State Natural Area, L&C features a College Outdoors Program which leads expeditions to area mountains and coasts. The campus’s Portland location also provides access to the city’s array of performing arts, coffeeshop, and literary scenes.

Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$35,546
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1326

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$35,546
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$64,828
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$64,828
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,648
Books and Supplies
$800
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
92%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$38,507
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,470
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$37,078

 

Students receiving state aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4226
Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,470
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$59,439
$30k - $48k
$56,553
$48k - $75k
$51,148
$75k - $110k
$45,507
$110k+
$32,697
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$65,515,828
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$28,070,499

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
80%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,764
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
Students receiving federal loans
80%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,484
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,419

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
75%
Acceptance Rate
6334
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
54
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 15
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
14%
Out-Of-State Students
84%
4%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1326
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
590
75th
670
Reading
25th
620
75th
720
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
63%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
4%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-444-4111
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,526
Total Number of Undergrads
2,194
0
100
67%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
65%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
3%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
55

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Residency
In-State Students
14%
Out-Of-State Students
84%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
73
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
12%
White
65%
Multiracial
8%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
130
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
69%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
68%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Pio the Newfoundland Dog
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northwest Conference
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
6

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,000
Top 5 Employers
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
U.S. Forest Service
Intel Corporation
General Electric
Kaiser Permanente
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Benjamin's Review

from Morrison, CO

Lewis & Clark is a great school to attend. The classes are small and challenging. The professors care enough to take extra time with students and focus on making their class material relevant...no bus...

Joshua's Review

from Anderson, CA

Lewis & Clark College is one of the most diverse schools in the United States, everyone fits in. The curriculum challenges even the most intelligent of students, making the transition into the real wo...

Taylor's Review

from Portland, OR

A small private school filled with a wide array of students, Lewis & Clark College helps you get out of your comfort zone in a positive way! It reminds me of high school by the way the school function...