Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,096
Graduate Enrollment: 1,383
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.45%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2009)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 86.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 81.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 76.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 71.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.8%
Black: 2.2%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 4.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 8.5%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 2.2%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 4.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 8.5%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $71,395
In-State tuition: $57,404Out-of-State tuition: $57,404
Estimated books and supplies: $1,050 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,946 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,052 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,946 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,052 (2022)
Average Family Income: $111,336 (2017)
Median Family Income: $76,292 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $207 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,368 |
| $30k-48k | $20,075 |
| $48k-75k | $28,328 |
| $75k-110k | $32,031 |
| $110k+ | $42,968 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 67%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 82.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 87.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 92.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 69.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 61.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $28,462 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,973 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 15 | $40,842 ($3,404) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 46 | $21,464 | $228 | $27,413 ($2,284) | $40,001 ($3,333) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 84 | $25,745 | $257 | $23,716 ($1,976) | $48,023 ($4,002) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 28 | $25,246 | $256 | $46,082 ($3,840) | $52,177 ($4,348) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 41 | $23,000 | $244 | $24,425 ($2,035) | $54,455 ($4,538) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 41 | $19,000 | $196 | $19,930 ($1,661) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 30 | $25,000 | $265 | $24,368 ($2,031) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 82 | $1,363 | $46,193 ($3,849) | $58,733 ($4,894) | |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 27 | $43,383 ($3,615) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 24 | $20,500 | $217 | $53,385 ($4,449) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 12 | $24,000 | $254 | ||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 13 | $466 | $46,716 ($3,893) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 22 | $57,895 ($4,825) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 35 | $50,067 ($4,172) | $50,271 ($4,189) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 35 | $50,451 ($4,204) | $59,896 ($4,991) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 19 | $31,261 ($2,605) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 175 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 48 | $25,750 | $246 | $25,504 ($2,125) | $37,666 ($3,139) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $91,575Full time faculty: 89%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $240,342,122 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $302,258,210 (2022)