Your gifts in action
At Lewis & Clark, we are committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and socially. Your generous contributions play a pivotal role in making this possible. Through your support, we can enhance educational and co-curricular programs, fund scholarships, and improve campus facilities, ensuring that our students receive a top-tier education and the resources they need to succeed now and in the future. Here are just a few examples of the ways your gifts in action!
Thanks to the generous support of our community, this past year we have raised over 10 million dollars in support of Lewis & Clark, 1.6 million of which was raised for the Annual Fund, which makes an immediate impact on the areas of greatest need at the college. Thank you for your support– and we can’t wait to see what the upcoming year brings!
15,000’
And when we say we empower our students to reach new heights, sometimes we mean literally! On one College Outdoors trip L&C students reached 15,000’ in elevation!
Through the more than 100 College Outdoors trips offered each year students have the opportunity to build on what they are learning in the classroom. Hiking, traveling, snowshoeing, whitewater rafting – no experience is necessary and everything is provided for these adventures, right down to the wool socks!
Want to guess how many potential jobs and internships were sourced for L&C students so far this year by the Career Center?
68,944
The Career Center provides an important bridge between a student’s coursework and their future aspirations, helping them to identify their professional goals and achieve them. From career-advising, resume-building, and practice interviews, to creating opportunities for students to connect with potential employers, these programs give students a leg up when they graduate.
3,012
Did you know that Watzek Library purchased 3,012 individual print and e-book titles last year alone?
Watzek Library is the heart of L&C, nurturing curiosity and fueling the pursuit of knowledge that drives our students forward. It stands as a symbol of academic excellence, continually expanding its resources to meet the evolving needs of our community. L&C students have access to free course materials, robust special collections, interesting exhibitions, and personal instruction sessions and research consultations with librarians that set them up for success.
60%
How many of you took a life-changing trip abroad? Well you’re not alone. 60% of our undergraduates study overseas or off-campus during their time at L&C.
Overseas and off-campus programs are so central to Lewis & Clark’s mission that we are committed to making overseas study accessible and affordable to every student who wishes to study abroad.
Number of games the softball team won this season, setting a new record for games won in a single season.
28
Athletics play an important role in the lives of our student-athletes. Our student-athletes are guided by coaches and staff committed to their success – in competition, the classroom, and life. Gifts help provide new equipment, well-maintained facilities, and numerous opportunities to learn the value of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Apollo Beaber ’25 More about ApolloMy financial aid package not only made attending Lewis & Clark possible; it made me feel wanted, like L&C was a place I was meant to be.
Wil Powell II ’24 More about WilYour support changed the trajectory of my life. My financial aid package had a very large influence on my decision to attend this school. If not for the large number of merit scholarships I received, I would not have been able to attend school here.
Annabelle Samson ’27 More about AnnabelleI always hoped to attend a small liberal arts college, but I never thought it would be possible until I saw the financial aid package Lewis & Clark offered me. The scholarships closed the gap between private and public education, allowing me to pursue my dreams the way I imagined.
At Lewis & Clark, scholarship support is vital to supporting our students on their educational journeys. Scholarships give students access to the transformative power of higher education that they may otherwise be unable to afford. 99.2% of students are awarded some form of financial aid, 75% of which goes to meet need.