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Lewis and Clark Admission Requirements

Portland, Oregon

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Chances of getting into Lewis & Clark College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
79%
Admission Difficulty for Lewis & Clark College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Lewis and Clark and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Lewis and Clark is 79%.  It ranks #8 in Oregon for lowest rate of acceptance. Lewis & Clark College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,385 out of 5,519 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 17 percent on standardized admission tests. Lewis & Clark College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.95. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Lewis and Clark application fee is $0 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lewis & Clark College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Lewis and Clark SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1240-1420
Applicants Submitting SAT 
16%
SAT Scores for Lewis & Clark College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 650
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1240
SAT Scores for Lewis & Clark College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 730
SAT Math 75th 690
SAT Composite 75th 1420
Average SAT Score 1330

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lewis & Clark College?

Lewis & Clark College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Lewis & Clark College score in the top 19 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1240-1420.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Lewis & Clark College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1420 and Above Good >88%
1330 to 1420 Avg + 79%-88%
1240 to 1330 Avg - 66%-79%
1150 to 1240 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 1150 Low <51%
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Lewis and Clark ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for Lewis & Clark College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 27
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Lewis & Clark College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lewis and Clark?

Lewis & Clark College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Lewis and Clark regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Lewis & Clark College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >89%
29 to 32 Avg + 79%-89%
27 to 29 Avg - 69%-79%
25 to 27 Reach 57%-69%
Less than 25 Low <57%
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Lewis and Clark GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.95
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Lewis & Clark College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Lewis and Clark. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lewis & Clark College was 3.95 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Oregon for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.95 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Lewis and Clark accepts 79% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Lewis & Clark College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 49.31% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.89% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 14.33% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 9.24% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 4.31% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.92% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Lewis & Clark College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,597 1,922 5,519
Accepted 2,938 1,447 4,385
Acceptance Rate 82% 75% 79%
Enrolled 445 232 677
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 16% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
129

Applicants have 129 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lewis & Clark College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lewis & Clark College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lewis & Clark College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lewis & Clark College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209056 IPEDS survey data for Lewis & Clark College.

FAQs

Does Lewis & Clark College prefer SAT or ACT?

16% of students submit their SAT scores to Lewis and Clark. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Lewis & Clark College?

79% of those who apply are granted admission to Lewis and Clark. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Lewis & Clark College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1240 and 1420. 16% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Lewis & Clark College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 32. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.