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%
- Social sciences20.2%~428 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology18.8%~399 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.2%~301 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English6.4%~136 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication5.5%~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.6%~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.9%~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 354 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 185 | $41,391 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 136 | $22,619 | $25,745 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 87 | $26,344 | $21,464 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 82 | $31,021 | $23,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 69 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 69 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 68 | $48,671 | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | $19,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 55 | $19,277 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 55 | $47,195 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | $26,776 | $25,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 44 | $35,439 | $20,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $25,246 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 34 | $25,045 | $25,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 30 | $33,053 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 23 | $47,467 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $24,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 18 | $42,931 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | First professional | 7 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| 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.