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Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Lewis & Clark College campus
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Admission rate
79%
Accessible
Average net price
$34,286
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings
$64,090
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Lewis & Clark College is a private nonprofit college in Portland, OR with 2,120 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $34,286 per year ($15,737 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,090 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
79%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
6,334
Fall 2023
Admitted
4,721
Fall 2023
Yield
12%
of admitted students enrolled

What Lewis & Clark College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$83,548
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$68,048

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$15,737
  • $30–48k$21,035
  • $48–75k$20,302
  • $75–110k$27,142
  • $110k+$44,072

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Freshman retention
89%
Median earnings
$64,090
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,120
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
25%
  • White63%
  • Hispanic13%
  • Black3%
  • Asian5%

Lewis & Clark College FAQ

What is Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate?+

Lewis & Clark College admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Lewis & Clark College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Lewis & Clark College?+

In Fall 2023, 6,334 students applied to Lewis & Clark College and 4,721 were admitted; 553 enrolled.

Does Lewis & Clark College consider legacy status?+

No. Lewis & Clark College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Lewis & Clark College require an essay?+

Lewis & Clark College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Lewis & Clark College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $83,548 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,286.

What is Lewis & Clark College's graduation rate?+

74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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