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You have an enterprising spirit, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for something new. Artists, scientists, historians, musicians, entrepreneurs, linguists, coders, and more: discover your calling here at Lewis & Clark.
Yuriy Popovich BA ’20More about YuriyI love it when professors are real with their students and teach them to think critically.
Ariel Moyal BA ’19More about ArielWhat I have loved most about my studies is finding and nurturing the connections between seemingly disparate subjects.
Nicole Godbout BA ’20More about NicoleBe a go-getter! Most of the communities I’m a part of and the opportunities that I had were because I went after something even if I was feeling uncertain about whether I should try.
What the world needs most is what we do best.
Lewis & Clark College brings together challenging, supportive academics; an institutional commitment to sustainability; 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.
We’d love to tell you all about our academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs so that you can decide why Lewis & Clark is right for you. Parents and guardians, we know you’re curious too!
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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+32
Lewis & Clark offers 29 majors and 32 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
Ben Kolligs BA ’18More about BenL&C taught me the value of being multifaceted. If your desired path through life doesn’t exist, then you have the tools to figure out how to create it.
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.
Coco Bender 2016More about CocoLewis & Clark opened doors for me and helped me get a foothold in the Portland music scene. L&C classes gave me the confidence to believe in myself and my own ideas. I am lucky to still be making connections through L&C.
