Admissions
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Welcome
Congratulations to the accepted class of 2012! We’ve spent months (maybe years) telling you about our academic programs and strong global focus. Now it’s time to figure out how you’ll make your mark here. Come visit our stunning campus, or see what life is like here through blogs and videos. Explore your options and imagine yourself as part of our active and engaged community!
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Visit
There’s nothing like the feel of a college campus, and there are few environments that compare to ours! Come see what makes the L&C community special. Or check our schedule to see when we’ll be in your area.
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100Approximate number of College Outdoors trips offered each year.
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45Number of Fulbright scholars from
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28Majors, along with 25 minors and diverse pre-professional offerings.
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25+The number of overseas and off-campus programs offered by Lewis & Clark each year.
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69Countries represented in the Lewis & Clark undergraduate student body.
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40,000Hours of community service performed last year by our undergraduates.
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19Average class size. Our students are active participants in every class.
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10The number of residence halls, plus a new one opening fall 2012!
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90%Percentage of students who participate in a college outdoors trip
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70+Number of student organizations. New groups are created every year!
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12:1Student/faculty ratio, allowing for significant one-on-one time with faculty.
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51%Students who participate in one or more varsity, club, or intramural sports
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Affordability

By distributing more than $37 million in financial aid annually, we make our education accessible to a broad range of families. Learn more about financial aid at Lewis & Clark.
Tucker Laurence
Junior
From: San Martin, California
Exploring: Psychology and philosophyMore >Carolyn Worthge
Junior
From: San Mateo, California
Exploring: Sociology and anthropology and musicMore >Kemiyondo “Kemi” Coutinho
Sophomore
From: Uganda
Exploring: Theatre and communicationMore >Brad Jonas
Senior
From: Littleton, Colorado
Exploring: English and psychologyMore >Claire Wasserman
Sophomore
From: Prescott, Arizona
Exploring: French, religious studies, political economyMore >Parasa Chanramy
Senior
From: Aloha, Oregon
Exploring: International affairsMore >Conor Jacobs
“Getting interested in neurobiology wasn’t a big leap for me,” says Conor Jacobs. “I’ve always thought the brain was fascinating, but working in Janis Lochner’s lab at Lewis & Clark galvanized my interest.”More >Zachary Holz
Stretching out with his Masai hosts on a rock slab overlooking the Kenyan savannah, Zachary Holz drifted off to sleep as fires burned and lions roared in the distance. “This,” he thought, “is Africa.”More >Sara Glazier
“Working with Professor Kuo has played a major role in my development as a scientist and researcher,” says Sara Glazier, a chemistry major. “I’ve been able to collaborate on research with a team, and I’ve had the freedom to ask and follow through on my own questions.”More >
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Contact Us
The Office of Admissions is located in Frank Manor House on the Undergraduate Campus.
Voice503-768-7040
Fax503-768-7055
Toll-free800-444-4111
DirectorErica Johnson
Office of Admissions
Lewis & Clark
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, MSC 32
Portland, OR 97219
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