- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $38,247 a year (2022–23)
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Lewis & Clark College reported an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lewis & Clark College reviews each application.
Lewis & Clark College GPA requirements
Lewis & Clark College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lewis & Clark College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lewis & Clark College acceptance rate
Lewis & Clark College admitted 4,967 of 6,328 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lewis & Clark College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Portland, Oregon, with 2,139 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Lewis & Clark College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Lewis & Clark College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Lewis & Clark College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $38,247 a year at Lewis & Clark College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Lewis & Clark College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lewis & Clark College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Lewis & Clark College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Lewis & Clark College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lewis & Clark College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How hard is it to get into Lewis & Clark College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lewis & Clark College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Lewis & Clark College accept?
Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,967 of 6,328 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Lewis & Clark College look for?
Lewis & Clark College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Lewis & Clark College?
It's one factor among several: Lewis & Clark College requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Lewis & Clark College look at legacy status?
No. Lewis & Clark College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Lewis & Clark College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lewis & Clark College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Lewis & Clark College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $38,247 a year at Lewis & Clark College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Lewis & Clark College ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Lewis & Clark College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Lewis & Clark College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lewis & Clark CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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