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Lewis & Clark College

Lewis and Clark College

Portland, Oregon 97219-7899

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Known for psychology

Lewis & Clark College is a private institution in Portland with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1321, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,205 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,084.

Established
1867
Motto
Explorare, Discere, Sociare
Mascot
River Otter
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

1 upcoming visit · Next: Thu, Apr 9 · Campus Tour
75%Acceptance
1321SAT Avg
2,167Students
12:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$62,205Earnings 10yr
$36,084Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lewis & Clark College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1321

Reading & WritingMid: 690
620720
MathMid: 640
590670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2831

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1321

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,350
Room & Board$15,002
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$76,690
Average Net Price$36,084
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,251
$30–48K$20,137
$48–75K$25,542
$75–110K$31,183
$110K+$43,993

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,084

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,644

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,167
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 3%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 5%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.2%
Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,608
8 Years$51,866
10 Years$62,205

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,700
Men
$62,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#72
Forbes
#263
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#64

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

126Very High

Estimated from OR state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K
4 mi(7 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
150 mi(260 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
531 mi(920 min)

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