Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$36,013

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

75.4%

Admission rate

78%

Undergrad size

2,120

In-state tuition

$64,828

Out-of-state tuition

$64,828

Cost of attendance

$79,987

Median earnings (10y)

$62,205

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
30
Retention
88.8%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (39%), humanities & arts (32%), stem (29%).

  • STEM29%
  • Humanities & arts32%
  • Social sciences39%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

37 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Law.First professional354
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's185$41,391
Psychology, General.Bachelor's136$22,619$25,745
Biology, General.Bachelor's87$26,344$21,464
International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelor's82$31,021$23,000
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.Master's69
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate certificate69
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's68$48,671
Sociology and Anthropology.Bachelor's68$19,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's55$19,277
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's55$47,195
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's55$26,776$25,750
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's44$35,439$20,500
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's39
Economics.Bachelor's39$25,246
History.Bachelor's38
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's37
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's34$25,045$25,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's31
Mathematics.Bachelor's30$33,053
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's27
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's23$47,467
Computer Science.Bachelor's22$24,000
Philosophy.Bachelor's22
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's18$42,931
Physics.Bachelor's18
Mathematics and Computer Science.Bachelor's17
Chemistry.Bachelor's13
Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelor's12
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelor's11
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's10
Music.Bachelor's8
Educational Administration and Supervision.First professional7
Education, General.Master's5
Law.Doctoral$55,375
Sociology.Bachelor's$25,517

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College is a mid-sized institution located in Portland, Oregon, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,120 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Psychology, Biological sciences.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Lewis & Clark College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,013 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,828 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $79,987 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 75.4%, a strong completion outcome. 88.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,205 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Lewis & Clark College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Psychology, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (32% of credentials), stem (29% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.

Location & campus

Set in Portland, Oregon (city), Lewis & Clark College draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark College

Q.How much does Lewis & Clark College cost?

The average net price at Lewis & Clark College is $36,013 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $79,987.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Lewis & Clark College?

Lewis & Clark College has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Lewis & Clark College?

Lewis & Clark College admits 78% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Lewis & Clark College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Lewis & Clark College graduate earns $62,205 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Lewis & Clark College?

Published tuition is $64,828 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Lewis & Clark College located?

Lewis & Clark College is located in Portland, Oregon (ZIP 97219).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lewis & Clark College at their official website.