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General Information

School Contact
Lewis & Clark College
0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
United States
(503) 768-7188
www.lclark.edu
Cost
Tuition: $33,490
Room and Board: $8,820
Books and Supplies: $1,050
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 1,952
Total Male: 767
Total Female: 1,197
Part-Time: 12
Founded:
1867
Control:
Private
Setting:
Urban
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

Lewis & Clark has a lot to offer, but it depends on the student’s motivation and ability to work hard. Some students just sail by with average grades, living it up and smoking up a lot, without really challenging themselves. However, there are many students who are very active and make the most of the opportunities that are available at such a small school. The weather can be depressing and the social atmosphere can be stifling at times. However, if you find your niche at LC, you’ll love what you’re doing, and a little rain and gossip won’t bother you.

There is so much talent to be found in many different areas. Everyone is always willing to help you. It’s a common practice for professors to invite you over to their houses for dinner. Most classes are incredibly small and intimate, and open discussion runs rampant. The liberal atmosphere is one that everyone is bound to feel comfortable in. All are encouraged to voice opinions, even if they aren’t part of the mainstream way of thinking. Students are encouraged to take action with the issues that mean something and to see outside of the box. This forces them to venture out beyond our own backyards. There is something about this college that makes students feel as if they are a contributing factor to the world, rather than just an inanimate bystander. It makes you feel real.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I transferred to LC and have been very happy with the move. Both the academic atmosphere and the social environment are interesting and exciting. The classes are very challenging, but provide excellent training for further education or the workplace. Overall, I feel extremely lucky to be an LC student.
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Anonymous says:

I’m so glad I’m not somewhere else. The people I’ve met here are absolutely incredible. For me, a small school like this, with a relaxed feel and so many options of classes that fit for me, was exactly what I wanted.
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Anonymous says:

I spent a while questioning whether or not I would have done better in a bigger school atmosphere. But after spending a few weekends at one, I found myself yearning to come back to a place I had begun to consider my home. I missed the community feel of Lewis & Clark. I liked being able to walk around campus and recognize people. It made me feel more grounded. Also, at Lewis & Clark, I never felt like just another face in the crowd. I never felt lost or invisible. I had been so afraid before entering college that I would just become another number, but that is definitely not the case at Lewis & Clark. Here they deal with individuals, not numbers. The people here are amazing, and that is no exaggeration.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (800) 444-4111
E-Mail: admissions@lclark.edu
Web Site: www.lclark.edu/dept/admiss
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Early Action November 1 January 15
Regular Decision February 1 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   56% Application Fee:   $50 Common Application Accepted?   Yes

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (503) 768-7090
E-Mail: sfs@lclark.edu
Web Site: www.lclark.edu/dept/sfs
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: March 1
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $22,536
Students Who Applied for Aid: 69%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 81%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 610 - 700 590 - 680 590 - 680 1790 - 2060 (2400)
ACT * 26 - 32 24 - 29 N/A 26 - 31 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 46%
SATI / ACT Required? Required for some