Lewis & Clark College
Location: Portland, OR (suburban, large city)
Size: 1,830 students
Avg percent need-met: 88%
Acceptance rate: 72%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-32 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1250-1410 **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 studies abroad at some point during their four years. Overall, a student body of independent, friendly freethinkers.
Popular majors / known for: Social sciences, psychology, biology, pre-law
Academic approach: Liberal arts with a strong emphasis on holistic education
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!
Opportunities for Pre-Law
Has a nationally recognized law school where students who meet certain requirements are guaranteed admission
The accelerated 3-3 program lets students graduate with a Bachelors and JD in six years
Also offers a BA/MSL Dual-Degree Environmental Legal Studies Program
The environmental law program is ranked first in the country
Extensive preparation in analytical writing skills, critical and creative thinking, and persuasive communication
Get involved outside the classroom with the nationally ranked speech and debate team, Student Senate, or Sustainability Council
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: Considered, important
School also featured in: Great Likely Schools