Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · Private · 2,120 undergrads
- Admit rate: 78.5% (6,334 applicants)
- Undergraduates: 2,120 (5.9% international)
- Average net price: $36,013 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 75% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan. 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan. 15, 2027
Editor's notes
- Your essay and teacher letter carry real weight here. The CDS rates both important and doesn't look at test scores at all, so give your one teacher plenty of notice and pick someone from junior or senior year.
- Book an interview before your deadline. It's recommended, notes go into your file, and the FAQ says ED 1 and ED 2 applicants are more likely to be admitted. If L&C is your first choice, the $35,000 ED scholarship floor is worth weighing.
Sources
- Lewis & Clark Admissions, Apply
- Lewis & Clark Admissions, Test-Free Policy
- Lewis & Clark Admissions, Frequently Asked Questions
- Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
- Lewis & Clark Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C
- Lewis & Clark Institutional Research, Common Data Set
- Lewis & Clark Admissions, Policies and Procedures
