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Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR·Private·~78% acceptance

Located in Portland, OR, Lewis & Clark College is a private college. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $36,013 per year. About 73% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,205 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$36,013/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $79,987
Aid cuts ~$43,974/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–3.99
SAT (middle 50%)1210–1390
ACT (middle 50%)28–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
73%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$43,608
median earnings, 6yr
$62,205
median earnings, 10yr
How Lewis & Clark College reads an application

What Lewis & Clark College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankInterviewFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceDemonstrated interest

From Lewis & Clark College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Lewis & Clark College requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Lewis & Clark College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate?
Lewis & Clark College admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does Lewis & Clark College cost?
At Lewis & Clark College, the average net price after aid is about $36,013 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $79,987 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lewis & Clark College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1210–1390 on the SAT and 28–31 on the ACT.
What are Lewis & Clark College's application deadlines?
Lewis & Clark College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Lewis & Clark College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Lewis & Clark College rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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