Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Online | lclark.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Lewis & Clark College sits on a 137-acre wooded campus in southwest Portland, Oregon, six miles from the city's downtown core. Established in 1867 as Albany Collegiate Institute before relocating to Portland in 1938, the college occupies the former estate of Oregon pioneer Lloyd Frank and features Tudor-Gothic architecture alongside contemporary academic buildings. The private liberal arts institution maintains a selective admission process and is organized into three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Law School, and the Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Environmental studies, international affairs, and psychology rank among the most pursued undergraduate programs, while students engage in extensive overseas study opportunities through the college's global initiatives. All first-year students reside in campus housing, with traditional residence halls and themed living communities available for upperclassmen.
Ratings
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Lewis and Clark is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lewis & Clark College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#190 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#145 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Oregon
#322 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1400 |
| ACT | 29/32 |
| GPA | 3.95 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $434 |
| Room and Board | $14,384 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,052 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,170 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Psychology | 14% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209056 IPEDS survey data for Lewis & Clark College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024