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Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college dedicated to preparing students for effective and meaningful participation in public and private life, and in local and global engagement. More than half of the students participate in overseas and off-campus study programs, community service, and internships. Its 115-acre campus was developed from a private estate, six miles from downtown Portland.

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Private
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Coed
1,978
Undergraduates
742
Men - 37.5%
1,227
Women - 62%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
71% of 5,804 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.66
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$91,636
Tuition and Fees
$71,092
Room and Board
$16,892
Average Percent of Need Met
92%
Average Freshman Award
$66,450
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,637
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
225
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
19%
10-19
38%
20-29
31%
30-39
9%
40-49
2%
50-99
1%
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Portland Population
656,751
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland, OR
Students in College Housing
69% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
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Pioneers
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
4.3%
Black/African-American
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
15.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
10.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
64%
Unknown
2.3%
International Students
6.3%
First-Year Students Returning
83.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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