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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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Private
studentType
Coed
2,084
Undergraduates
744
Men - 35.7%
1,236
Women - 59.3%
1,391
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
75% of 6,334 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.69
SAT Math
590-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
620-720 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$78,328
Tuition and Fees
$62,276
Room and Board
$15,002
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$57,282
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,741
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
206
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
36%
20-29
32%
30-39
12%
40-49
2%
50-99
0%
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Portland Population
656,751
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
69% 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.
Asian
4.9%
Black/African-American
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
69.1%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
5.1% from 52 countries
First-Year Students Returning
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
62.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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