Portland, OR
Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 75%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,863 | 4,231 | 507 | 72% |
| 2020 | 5,620 | 4,486 | 512 | 80% |
| 2021 | 5,519 | 4,385 | 677 | 79% |
| 2022 | 6,663 | 4,570 | 626 | 69% |
| 2023 | 6,334 | 4,721 | 553 | 75% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,713 of 3,552 women and 1,589 of 2,263 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Lewis & Clark College has an acceptance rate of 75% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,721 of 6,334 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
6,334 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 553 enrolled.
No. Lewis & Clark College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 75%.