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  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> Lewis & Clark gives students the freedom to discover many wonderful opportunities on and off campus. It is a unique liberal arts college that encourages individuality.</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18328-bennett-gazor">Bennett Gazor BA ’25</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Tiburon, California</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> I chose L&C because I knew I would be connected with people and places that allow me to expand my perspective on life, community, and the world.</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18271-grace-blunck">Grace Blunck BA ’24</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Milwaukee, Wisconsin</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">L&C, in particular, was attractive to me because of its beautiful campus, its excellent English program, and its warm and welcoming environment.</span></p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16683-ashleen-smith">Ashleen Smith BA ’23</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Madras, Oregon</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I decided to attend Lewis & Clark because it is far more diverse than the other institutions I applied to and because there are a lot of hiking trails and parks nearby that I was interested in walking through on a regular basis.</span></p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16685-drew-blauth">Drew Blauth BA ’23</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Redlands, California</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> Along with basketball, the culture, curriculum, and community here will help me foster success long after college. L&C offered the perfect environment where I can play the sport I love, explore my passions with the support of a forward-thinking community, and experience the ever-evolving city of Portland!</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18356-sebastian-deprez">Sebastian DePrez BA ’25</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Upland, California</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coming to L&C felt liberating. I had room to breathe, and finally felt like I was on the right path.</span></p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14619-jason-kowalski">Jason Kowalski BA ’23</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Vancouver, Washington</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> I wanted to attend a smaller college that was on the West Coast. I felt like the international community at L&C was stronger than many of my other choices, and I was interested in the liberal arts curriculum. </p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18323-farjad-madataly">Farjad Madataly BA ’25</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Antananarivo, Madagascar</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There were many factors in my decision to come to L&C: the</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Third Culture Kid</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">network, the</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">international affairs</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">program, and the</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">overseas opportunities</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, among others.</span></p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16673-brenna-ketchum">Brenna Ketchum BA ’23</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Fort Collins, Colorado</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> I chose L&C because it was evident that people had a life outside of academics. It was important for me to find a place where I could see myself not just learning, but also living, for four years.</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16989-venus-edlin">Venus Edlin BA ’23</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">San Jose, California</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> I wanted to come to Lewis & Clark because of the beautiful campus, the supportive athletics program, the interesting variety of classes, the impressive professors, and the emphasis on community!</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18355-helena-brown">Helena Brown BA ’26</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Billings, Montana</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> Lewis & Clark stood out from the other options I was considering because of the variety of things I could DO here: accessible study abroad programs, a variety of STEM majors, and varsity athletics in a hybrid city/nature setting.</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18311-katie-ingersoll">Katie Ingersoll BA ’25</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Bothell, Washington</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I wanted to come to L&C because the campus was so inviting when I visited. I loved how green the campus was, and the small class sizes were really attractive as well.</span></p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16644-annabelle-rousseau">Annabelle Rousseau BA ’23</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Modesto, California</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> I was eager to attend a school teeming with hiking trails and evergreen trees, and specifically a liberal arts college with an emphasis on cultivating relationships with surrounding local community members and organizations.</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18324-leah-huffington">Leah Huffington BA ’25</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Long Beach, California</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> What made me come to Lewis & Clark is how much it felt like home. I immediately fell in love with the campus.</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18310-katie-shimaura">Katie Shimaura BA ’24</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Mililani, Hawai‘i</span></p></blockquote>
  • <blockquote><p></p><div class="lw_profiles_774"><p> I wanted a school small enough that I would be able to regularly see familiar faces on walks around campus, but big enough that I would still have opportunities to meet new folks, and L&C does just that!</p></div><p></p><p class="quote-author"><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18354-mack-mae">Mack Mae BA ’25</a><br/><span class="quoted-profile_meta">Ogden, Utah</span></p></blockquote>

Application Deadlines

Application Date
Early Decision (binding) Deadline: November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Early Action (nonbinding) Deadline: November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Regular Decision (nonbinding) Deadline: January 15 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Transfer Deadline: Rolling (recommended all credentials submitted by April 1)

Application Requirements for First-Year Applicants

Lewis & Clark accepts the Common Application, and there is no fee to apply. We are a leader in test-optional admissions and have not required standardized test scores since 1991.

Transcripts

First-year applicants need to submit a secondary school report that shows completion of a rigorous curriculum including at least four years of math and English, three to four years of history and social science, two to three years of foreign language, three years of lab science, and a year of fine arts.

Letters

Teacher recommendation completed by a teacher who taught you in an academic course (English, mathematics, science, world language, history, or social studies) in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

Essay

We require one personal essay. Your writing helps us get acquainted with you in ways different from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It also gives you a chance to demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. Not sure what to say? Check out our tips!

Check Your Application

Your L&C Portal gives you access to the most up-to-date information about your application credentials. The first time you log in, use the temporary PIN provided in the email sent upon receipt of your application.

Optional Submissions

After Applying

The waiting is always the hardest part, but there are still plenty of things to do and learn after you’ve submitted your application. Here are some of the most important things to know about Lewis & Clark.

Undergraduate campus

Affordability

The cost of college can be daunting, but don’t be discouraged. The sooner you can submit the FAFSA for financial aid consideration, the better! Our federal school code is 003197, and our Office of Financial Aid is here to help.

Financial Aid


Student life on campus

Campus Living

There’s no better place to live than in the residence halls, where you’re surrounded by friends and close to your classes and activities. Get a feel for what on-campus life is all about.

Living on Campus


Students studying outside

Programs

We offer 29 majors, 33 minors, and robust preprofessional programs. Get a sense for what it’s really like to be a student here—and what our alumni do with their degrees—by browsing our program pages and reading student, alumni, and faculty profiles.

Academic Programs


Application FAQ