PrivateUrbanLewis & Clark College
Lewis and Clark College
Portland, Oregon 97219-7899
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology
Lewis & Clark College is a private institution in Portland with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1321, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,205 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,084.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pioneers
History & Fun Facts
- •The Presbyterian church incorporated "Albany Academy" in 1858.
- •Within a decade of its founding, Albany Academy began to focus more exclusively on higher education, changing its official name to the "Albany Collegiate Institution" in 1866.
- •Unlike most Oregon colleges of the pioneer era, the college has been co-educational since the first class, which graduated in 1873.
- •In 1892, the original school building was enlarged, and in 1925 the school relocated south of Albany, where it remained until 1937.
- •Albany College established a junior college to the north in Portland in 1934, with the entire school moving to Portland in 1939.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1321
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,644
Programs (52)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average + large city premium