Lewis & Clark College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,450
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Portland, Oregon, Lewis & Clark College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Lewis & Clark College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lewis & Clark College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Lewis & Clark College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lewis & Clark College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,404

Cost of attendance at Lewis & Clark College in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,404

Cost of attendance at Lewis & Clark College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Lewis & Clark College received on average $34,274 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,274

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	98	19%	$5,398	$528,982
Other Federal Grant	256	50%	$3,122	$799,280
State Grant/Scholarships	21	4%	$3,600	$75,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	505	99%	$32,677	$16,501,811
Total Grant & Scholarships	507	99%	$34,274	$17,376,691

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lewis & Clark College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lewis & Clark College students is 74.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 72.2%.

74.2%

asian 78.0% 32 students
African American 80.0% 16 students
white 71.6% 293 students
unknown 76.5% 26 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 72.0% 54 students
International Students 90.2% 37 students
Mixed Race 84.6% 22 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northwest Conference
Baseball Northwest Conference
Basketball Northwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Northwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lewis & Clark College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lewis & Clark College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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