Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR · Large city

AskSchool #227 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
78.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$36,013
Sticker price $79,987
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,205
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
78.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
6,334
Admitted (fall 2023)
4,721
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
553
Yield (admitted who enroll)
12%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
76%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
70%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
10% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$15,962
Family income $30–48k$18,362
Family income $48–75k$22,712
Family income $75–110k$25,917
Family income $110k+$44,990
Full sticker price (per year)
$79,987
Tuition & fees – in-state
$64,828
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$64,828
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with federal loans
66%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$30,286
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,205

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,120
Graduate students
1,365
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
97%

Undergraduate diversity

White63%
Hispanic13%
Two or more9.2%
International5.9%
Asian4.7%
Black2.8%
Unknown0.8%
Pacific Islander0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences19%
Psychology17%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences15%
Visual & Performing Arts10.0%
Natural Resources & Conservation6.5%
English6.4%
Communication & Journalism5.7%
Foreign Languages4.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Robin Holmes-Sullivan
Main phone
(503) 768-7000
Address
615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR 97219-7899

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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