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Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR · City · 2,120 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Situated on a historic, forested campus adjacent to a state natural area in Portland, Oregon, Lewis & Clark College is best known for its stunning Pacific Northwest setting and its deep commitment to global perspectives. The institution is highly regarded for its premier undergraduate programs in international affairs, environmental studies, and psychology, while also housing a nationally recognized law school. On campus, students experience an intellectually curious, progressive, and outdoorsy culture where collaborative research and outdoor recreation—championed by the popular College Outdoors program—are central to daily life. What truly distinguishes Lewis & Clark is its legendary study abroad program, which enables over 60 percent of students to study overseas through unique, faculty-led cohorts that integrate global citizenship directly into the curriculum.


Wikipedia:Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1867 and is situated on the historic M. Lloyd Frank Estate in South Portland's Collins View neighborhood. It is composed of three distinct but adjacent campuses: the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School of Education & Counseling, and the Law School. Lewis & Clark is a member of the Annapolis Group of colleges with athletic programs competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III Northwest Conference.

Location
Portland, OR, 97219-7899 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
10 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$79,987
Avg net price
$36,013
Room & board
$15,648
Tuition
$64,828
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,962
$30–48k
$18,362
$48–75k
$22,712
$75–110k
$25,917
$110k+
$44,990
Admissions
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
30

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Essay Requirements

Lewis & Clark College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
73%
4-yr on-time completion
63%
1st-yr retention
89%
Transfer-out rate
11%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
74%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
2%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,608
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,205
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,000
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
17%
Median family income
$76,292
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
13%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,608
10 years after entry
$62,205
Psychology, General70
Biology, General44
International Relations and National Security Studies43
Sociology and Anthropology35
English Language and Literature, General29
Natural Resources Conservation and Research26
Economics25
Communication and Media Studies22
Political Science and Government21
History20
Computer Science18
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology18
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics16
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft15
Fine and Studio Arts14
Philosophy12
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Institutional
Endowment
$326M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
97%
Avg faculty salary
$10,908/mo
Instructional spend/student
$17,689
Federal loan rate
66%

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