More selective than 58% of Oregon colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lewis & Clark College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lewis & Clark College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 620–720 | 590–670 | 28–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lewis & Clark College compared with other Oregon colleges?
Lewis & Clark College has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 20 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Warner Pacific University | 71% | 49% | $25,629 |
| 6 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | 75% | 29% | $35,785 |
| 7 | Willamette University | 77% | 71% | $25,121 |
| 8 | Oregon State University | 77% | 70% | $19,604 |
| 9 | Lewis & Clark College | 78% | 75% | $36,013 |
| 10 | Linfield University | 85% | 70% | $26,536 |
| 11 | University of Oregon | 88% | 72% | $22,182 |
| 12 | Southern Oregon University | 89% | 43% | $16,732 |
| 13 | University of Portland | 89% | 80% | $28,210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oregon colleges →
Who enrolls at Lewis & Clark College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lewis & Clark College admissions questions
What is the Lewis & Clark College acceptance rate?
Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,721 of 6,334 applicants were admitted.
Does Lewis & Clark College require the SAT or ACT?
Lewis & Clark College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Lewis & Clark College?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (553 of 4,721).
Is Lewis & Clark College getting harder to get into?
Lewis & Clark College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lewis & Clark College overview