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What the world needs most is what we do best. Lewis & Clark College brings together challenging, supportive academics; an institutional commitment to sustainability; conservatory-calibre fine arts offerings; leadership in overseas and off-campus study; and an inclusive, welcoming community. The icing on the (Voodoo!) donut is that we do this on arguably the most beautiful campus in the U.S. in the cool, progressive city of Portland, Oregon.
Selina Ibarra BA ’19More about SelinaOne of my favorite classes was Gender and Sexuality in the U.S. It really opened my mind, made me challenge views that I’ve always had growing up, and helped me find and understand my identity.
Venus Edlin BA ’23More about VenusThere is a lot of freedom in what you can study as a RHMS major, but also a good balance with practical skills. I love how important the field is, because how meaning is conveyed impacts every person’s life.
Anna Schall BA ’20More about AnnaThere’s no one right way to do college. Just try your best and don’t sweat the little things.
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96%
Within six months of graduation, 96% of the Lewis & Clark Class of 2020 was already changing the world through employment (72%) and continuing studies (24%).
12:1
Lewis & Clark College has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.
2,096
As of fall 2021, there are 2,096 degree-seeking students enrolled at Lewis & Clark College.
29+33
Lewis & Clark offers 29 majors and 33 minors.
Best
We’re on Newsweek’s list of “50 Best Colleges in Big Cities.”
Career Success
Studying the liberal arts at Lewis & Clark means that your education is grounded in the essential skills you need to succeed in any career. You will build relationships with professors and peers, gain practical experience through internships in Portland and beyond, and create connections among ideas and across disciplines. The Career Center and the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership will support your career success through advising, networking, resources, programming, and more.
There are also multiple ways to make the most of your future here at L&C through clear and direct pathways to our Graduate School of Education and Counseling and Law School! Our 4-5-6 Commitment will get you where you want to go.
Did you know?
The top five career competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers align perfectly with the core values of a liberal arts education:
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critical thinking/problem solving
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work ethic
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teamwork/collaboration
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oral/written communications
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leadership
Sydney Owada BA ’19More about SydneyL&C prepared me for my graduate studies by offering multiple opportunities to conduct research and develop enriching relationships with faculty.
Devin Owen BA ’14More about DevinIf it weren’t for L&C’s focus on discovering passions and meaning, I doubt I would have made the leap into the unknown of starting my own business.
Spencer Byrne-Seres BA ’13More about SpencerL&C encouraged curiosity in me to see and cultivate new perspectives of the world, to listen, and to observe.
