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At Lewis & Clark College, we believe education is more than preparation for a career—it’s preparation for a life of purpose. Here, you’ll join a community of thinkers, creators, and change makers who see the world not just as it is, but as it could be.
Application Deadlines
- Early Decision (binding): November 1
- Early Action (nonbinding): November 1
- Regular Decision (nonbinding): January 15
- Transfer: Rolling (recommended all credentials submitted by April 1)
- No application fee
Why Choose Lewis & Clark?
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; an inclusive, welcoming community; and excellent preparation for whatever path you take after graduation. 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.
Through interdisciplinary learning, hands-on research, and real-world experiences (both in and out of the classroom), you’ll gain the skills and perspective needed to build a meaningful career and purposeful life of consequence. Here, you’ll find a community that values curiosity, authenticity, transformation, and connection. You’ll be supported by faculty mentors who challenge you to think critically and question everything. And, thanks to a $5 million commitment by the Board of Trustees, our Career Accelerator will help you combine your education with tangible skills, so you graduate ready to make change that matters.
Whether you’re exploring your interests, planning your campus visit, or ready to apply, this is where your journey begins. We’d love for you to join us.
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- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> I was drawn to the small, close-knit community L&C afforded while still having access to a city and all it offers.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23410-abby-burke">Abby Burke BA’ 26</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Anchorage, Alaska </span> </p> </blockquote>
- <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 was drawn to the kept promise of small, personalized classes that would allow for meaningful interactions and diverse viewpoints.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23402-feya-dawkins">Feya Dawkins BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Davis, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> During my campus visit, I was struck by Oregon’s natural beauty—the rivers, forests, and mountains. It was a completely different world from Texas. I figured, why not give it a try?</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23400-victor-cho">Victor Cho BA ’26</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta"> Austin, Texas</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 small class sizes, and the liberal arts education style.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20474-apollo-beaber">Apollo Beaber BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Denver, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> When looking into L&C, I felt like almost every single thing was grabbing my attention. The student clubs, the community, the various events and possibilities for integration, the support, and the genuine happiness and satisfaction that was apparent in the students enrolled. </p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17735-kenan-imamovic">Kenan Imamovic BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina</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 was looking for a small student-to-professor ratio. I also wanted to stay on the West Coast and be near a city, so once I toured the campus, L&C stood out.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/23436-blaise-harrison">Blaise Harrison BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Oakland, 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, MA ’28</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Upland, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> Besides wanting to attend school locally, I wanted to come to Lewis & Clark because I prefer smaller class sizes. It was important that I had the opportunity to connect with my professors on a more personal level.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/24183-kindle-murray">Kindle Murray BA ’26</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Bonney Lake, Washington</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> L&C gave me a bustling community full of activities and events, rigorous academics, friends and professors who cared about me, Portland, and the space to cultivate myself into the person that I wanted to be.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/19825-emily-davis">Emily Davis BA ’19</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Orinda, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> I chose L&C because I could major in psychology and work toward my master’s in teaching through the 4+1 Teacher Pathways program. I also entered into college differently than most students because I am a Posse Scholar.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/22251-damaris-medina">Damaris Medina BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Washington, D.C.</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> I chose Lewis & Clark College because it checked all of my boxes: swim team, an art community, and a highly ranked psychology program—all on a beautiful campus.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20470-ainsley-rios">Ainsley Rios BA ’27</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Hillsboro, Oregon</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> I was drawn to the liberal and environmentally aware student body, robust study abroad offerings, the College Outdoors program, living in Portland, and, of course, the beautiful campus.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18266-hannah-goldblatt">Hannah Goldblatt BA ’15, JD ’20</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Shoreline, Washington</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_774"> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I was captivated by the gorgeous scenery, and only grew more in love as our tour guide talked about the small class sizes, the warm community, and the variety of programs L&C offers. I have felt at home since the moment I arrived.</span> </p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14557-haley-wildhirt">Haley Wildhirt BA ’22</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Longmont, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
LeaderThe 2025 Fiske Guide to College listed Lewis & Clark as the “West Coast’s leader in international and study abroad programs.”
28+34Lewis & Clark offers 28 majors and 34 minors.
U.S. NewsLewis & Clark is on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” list.
BestL&C has earned the 2025-2026 Private Colleges of Distinction recognition.
Top 50Lewis & Clark has earned a spot on Study Abroad Aide’s list of top U.S. liberal arts colleges for international students.
Admission Requirements for First-Year Applicants
Lewis & Clark accepts the Common Application, and there is no application fee. We are test-free, which means we do not consider standardized test scores when making undergraduate admissions decisions. As part of your application, you will need to submit:
- A secondary school report
- A personal essay
- A teacher recommendation
Optional Application Submissions
- Academic and nonacademic work
- Interview
Lewis & Clark Admission Deadlines
| Application | Deadline to Apply | Notice of Decision |
| Early Decision (binding) | Deadline: November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time | Late November |
| Early Action (nonbinding) | Deadline: November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time | Mid-December |
| Regular Decision (nonbinding) | Deadline: January 15 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time | Mid-March |
| Transfer |
Deadline: Rolling (recommended all credentials submitted by April 1) |
Rolling |
- Piper McCoy Harmon BA ’26
At such a small school like Lewis & Clark, it is easy to find support wherever you look.
Computer Science and Mathematics | Music | Portland, OregonMore about Piper - Venus Edlin BA ’23
I find my community in many places on campus, which has made me assemble a unique support system. The Log and Gagged (our on-campus drag show) have both played a huge part in forming this community.
Rhetoric and Media Studies | Dance | San Jose, CaliforniaMore about Venus - Maia Garrison BA ’27
The students here want the best for each other, even if they don’t know each other.
World Languages and Literatures | El Cerrito, CaliforniaMore about Maia
Learning at Lewis & Clark
We offer 28 majors, 34 minors, and robust preprofessional programs. You will graduate ready to take on the world with a bachelor of arts (BA) degree. Our liberal arts curriculum emphasizes the top things you need for success in any career: critical thinking, written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem solving.
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Find Your Pacific Northwest Home
Portland, Oregon, is the perfect launching pad for adventures throughout the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, and Lewis & Clark is the perfect community to find friends who will want to adventure with you.
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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.
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Admissions FAQ
If Lewis & Clark is the college that is clearly the best fit for you, there is no better way to indicate to us that L&C is your top choice than by applying Early Decision! You’ll have the peace of mind knowing that your college selection process will be completed months before many of your peers if you apply and are admitted under Early Decision. Since Early Decision is binding, if admitted, your selection is made and you can look forward to becoming a Pioneer while focusing on finishing your high school career. Keep in mind that students who wish to compare financial aid offers between colleges should not apply Early Decision.
The main advantage to applying under our non-binding Early Action plan is timing. Since you get your materials to us earlier (November 1) we are able to get a decision letter to you earlier (by January 1). The admissions committee will look for all the same criteria that we look for in the Regular Decision timeframe (see what are we looking for), so a student is not necessarily more likely to be admitted if they apply Early Action.
There is one important difference between the early application plans and Regular Decision: under Early Decision and Early Action, we require grades through the end of junior year, along with an accurate list of senior year courses. Under Regular Decision, we require that you submit grades from the first full marking period (semester or trimester) of your senior year. If it is important to you that the admissions committee reviews your senior grades, we recommend applying under Regular Decision.
There is no fee to apply to Lewis & Clark.
You should strive to submit your materials by the application deadline. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Admissions Office, on a space-available basis. If you are interested in applying after the January 15 deadline, contact the Admissions Office to discuss your options with your Admissions Counselor.
Please note: students whose applications are received after the deadline may not receive their admissions decisions until after April 1. Financial aid notification may also be delayed and funds may be limited.
It is not necessary for your teacher to use the Common Application Teacher Evaluation form.
However, if your teacher will not be using the form, he/she should submit the evaluation on school letterhead, clearly print your full name on the top of the letter, and indicate the course(s) and grade level(s) in which he/she taught you. If not using the Common Application to submit their letter, they should email the letter to us directly at admissions@lclark.edu.
We do not require a letter of recommendation from a counselor, only the Secondary School Report form.
However, it is in your best interest for you to get to know your guidance counselor. Beyond completing required college application forms, you may find that your counselor can also provide excellent guidance throughout your entire college search process.
If it’s just not possible for you to get to know your counselor—and we certainly understand that situation may arise if you attend a large school—or if you have a new counselor at your school, you should (at minimum) have your current counselor submit the Secondary School Report form. That form provides vital information we need in order to complete your record at the college.
The admissions committee gives all applicants a comprehensive review before making an admissions decision. This is why we ask for a number of credentials to complete your application. The main priority of the committee is to make sure that the applicant is able to meet the college’s academic challenge and the expectations of our faculty.
While all credentials will be carefully reviewed, an applicant’s transcript is most beneficial in providing evidence of a student’s academic potential to thrive at Lewis & Clark. The committee examines course selection, curricular rigor, grade trends, and other academic factors reflected on the transcript.
Teacher and counselor evaluations, the essay, and the actual application form reveal other dimensions of an applicant and are also important in the application process.
SAT/ACT test scores are not utilized in our review. Learn more about our Test-Free Policy.
Non-academic activities are considered as well, since we need students who will play a role in our small, residential community, but these factors are only considered if a student is academically admissible. In the end, the committee hopes to admit students that are prepared for the challenge that an education at Lewis & Clark will offer while also contributing positively to the college community.
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