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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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,210
Undergraduates
789
Men - 35.7%
1,428
Women - 64.6%
1,391
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
69% of 6,663 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.72
SAT Math
650 average
610-680 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
690 average
650-720 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31 average
29-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$80,164
Tuition and Fees
$62,350
Room and Board
$14,712
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$52,359
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$10,544
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
200
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
37%
20-29
31%
30-39
13%
40-49
1%
50-99
1%
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Portland Population
656,751
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
68% 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%
Asian
4.8%
Black/African-American
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
8.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
71.7%
Unknown
0.7%
International Students
4.3% from 52 countries
First-Year Students Returning
86.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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