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Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark College
615 S Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219-7899

Official telephone: (503) 768-7000
Website: https://www.lclark.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 503 768-7040
503 768-7040 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 98
Number of early decision applications accepted: 73 (74%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.66
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,804
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,131
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 35
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 2
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 82%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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