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IPEDS ID: 209056
OPE ID: 00319700
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Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, Oregon 97219-7899
General information:  (503) 768-7000
Website:  www.lclark.edu/
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  3,565 (1,999 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  12 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.lclark.edu/dept/admiss/
Financial Aidwww.lclark.edu/dept/sfs/
Apply Onlinewww.lclark.edu/dept/admiss/apply.html
Mission Statement
  The mission of Lewis & Clark College is to know the traditions of the liberal arts, to test their boundaries through ongoing exploration, and to hand on to successive generations the tools and discoveries of this quest. By these means the College pursues the aims of all liberal learning: to seek knowledge for its own sake and to prepare for civic leadership. The College carries out this mission through undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and postgraduate programs in the closely related professions of education, counseling, and law. The College mounts these programs as both separately valid and mutually supportive enterprises. In all its endeavors it seeks to be a community of scholars who are alive to inquiry, open to diversity, and disciplined to work in an interdependent world.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
7%
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$33,726$31,840$29,772
Books and supplies$1,050$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$8,820$8,350$7,982
Other$1,980$1,800$1,900
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$45,576$42,990$40,654
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$23,390,285
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant240
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 80% Did not receive aid: 20%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 69% Federal: 11% Pell: 10% Other Federal: 10% (*) State/Local: 1% Institutional: 69%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $16,756 Federal: $3,997 Pell: $2,958 Other Federal: $1,236 Institutional: $16,039
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 42% Federal: 41% Non-federal: 4%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $5,595 Federal: $4,413 (!) Non-federal: $12,721
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • (*) Average amounts are withheld to preserve the confidentiality of individuals.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment3,565
Undergraduate enrollment1,999
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment45
Graduate enrollment1,566
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 99% Part-time: 1%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 39% Female: 61%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 6% Black or African American: 2% Hispanic/Latino: 4% White: 58% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 21% Non-resident alien: 8%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 99% 25 and over: 1% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 13% Out-of-state: 81% Foreign countries: 5% Unknown: 2%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 58% Part-time: 42%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants5,5512,1983,353
Percent admitted58%52%62%
Percent admitted who enrolled17%18%16%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT36668%
ACT21039%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading630720
SAT Math590680
SAT Writing610700
ACT Composite2731
ACT English2732
ACT Math2529
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 86%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 84 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 71% Transfer-out rate: 24%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 59% 6-year: 70% 8-year: 70%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 69% Female: 72%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 78% (!)Hispanic/Latino: 27% White: 75% Race/ethnicity unknown: 66% (!)Non-resident alien: 76%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
East Asian Studies5---
Category total5---
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry9---
Biology/Biological Sciences, General33---
Category total42---
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric22---
Category total22---
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer Science6---
Category total6---
Education
Art Teacher Education-6--
Biology Teacher Education-6--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-18-11
Education, General-22--
Education, Other---3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-8691
Elementary Education and Teaching-55--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education-18--
Mathematics Teacher Education-4--
Physics Teacher Education-2--
Reading Teacher Education---18
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education-4--
Social Science Teacher Education-24--
Spanish Language Teacher Education-2--
Special Education and Teaching, General-7-17
Superintendency and Educational System Administration---2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor---27
Category total-1766169
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General36---
Category total36---
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General11---
French Language and Literature10---
German Language and Literature3---
Spanish Language and Literature10---
Category total34---
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling-10--
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling-17--
Category total-27--
History
History, General32---
Category total32---
Legal professions and studies
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)-10--
Law (LLB, JD)--232-
Category total-10232-
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other2---
Category total2---
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General7---
Category total7---
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Studies15---
Category total15---
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy9---
Religion/Religious Studies12---
Category total21---
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General9---
Physics, General8---
Category total17---
Psychology
Counseling Psychology-20--
Psychology, General65---
School Psychology-13-5
Category total6533-5
Social sciences
Economics, General24---
International Relations and Affairs46---
Political Science and Government, General17---
Sociology41---
Category total128---
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General23---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General6---
Music, General3---
Category total32---
Grand total464246238174
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (with football) MenWomen
All Track Combined3644
Baseball22–
Basketball1616
Football42–
Golf105
Rowing2333
Soccer–18
Softball–15
Swimming1116
Tennis1010
Volleyball–14
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/1/1943 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels7/31/2008 -  Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools(!)7/1/1970 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools10/22/2005 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations306
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations306
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible133
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault100
Burglary81616
Motor vehicle theft010
Arson100
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible133
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary2106
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$4,116
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,438
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate1.6%0.5%1.0%
Number in default1369
Number in repayment7741,077893
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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