Lewis & Clark College
Location: Portland, OR (urban, large city)
Size: 1,830 students
Avg percent need-met: 88%
Acceptance rate: 79%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-31 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1220-1360 **Test Optional**
Lewis & Clark is located on a beautiful, small campus close to downtown Portland. They boast strong outdoor and study abroad programs, with strong academics, resulting in an emphasis on holistic education. Students are concerned about healthy, sustainable lifestyles, and the campus really reflects that import on green living. Around 50% of the student body gets to study abroad at some point during their four years. Overall, a student body of independent, friendly freethinkers.
Popular majors / known for: Biology, Psychology, Visual and Performing Arts, English, Social Sciences
Academic approach: Liberal Arts school with a strong emphasis on a holistic education. Their philosophy seeks to make their students well-rounded, global citizens who share a curiosity about the world and a desire to effect positive change.
Undergraduate degrees are designed to be completed in 4 years, and the school will cover 1 extra semester of tuition if students take longer than 4 years.
The Festival of Scholars and Artists celebrates student research and creative projects every spring
Fun fact: The College Outdoors program leads students on outdoor excursions, from mushroom hunting to backpacking and white water rafting!
Check out campus photos here!
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Not required
Interviews: Optional, recommended (virtual)
School also featured in: Pre-Law