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Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR · City · 2,120 students
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$36,013
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
73%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$62,205
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Perched on a forested hilltop in southwest Portland, Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts institution renowned for its strong programs in environmental studies, international affairs, psychology, and the natural sciences. The college distinguishes itself through an exceptional commitment to global engagement, with over half of the student body participating in deeply immersive study abroad programs. Campus culture is distinctly progressive, collaborative, and outdoorsy, shaped by its environmentally conscious community and direct trail access to the adjacent Tryon Creek State Natural Area while remaining just minutes from downtown Portland.

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
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Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
10 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$64,828
Housing & food (on campus)$15,648
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$91,636
Average net price$36,013
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$64,828
Housing & food (on campus)$15,648
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$91,636
Average net price$36,013
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lclark.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Lewis & Clark College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$71,092
Housing$9,578
Food$7,314
Books & supplies$800
Personal expenses$1,652
Transportation$1,200
Total published by the school$91,636
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,962
$30–48k
$18,362
$48–75k
$22,712
$75–110k
$25,917
$110k+
$44,990
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
73%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
89%
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
74% graduated · 24% transferred · 2% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,608
10 yrs after entry$62,205
Debt
Median at graduation$19,500
Monthly payment$207
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: 69% graduate within 6 yrs, $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
30

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$76,292
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
13%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,608
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$326M
Full-time faculty
97%
Faculty salary
$10,908/mo
Teaching spend
$17,689
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending · 5 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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