Founded

1867, four-year, private college of liberal arts and sciences.

Location

Campus on 137 acres in a wooded, residential area six miles from downtown Portland, Oregon (metropolitan area population 2 million). Pacific Ocean 80 miles to the west; Mount Hood and the Cascade Mountains 50 miles to the east.

Climate

Temperate (winter temperatures rarely reach freezing, summer temperatures rarely go above 85 degrees). Average precipitation is 37 inches. 

Finances

Operating budget, $108 million (net of financial aid, 2011-12)
Endowment, $206 million (market value, May 31, 2011)

Alumni

More than 21,000 alumni of the College of Arts and Sciences living throughout the United States and around the world. Each year, alumni help organize events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Minneapolis, Honolulu, New York City, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, Paris, and many other locations.

Academics

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Academic Calendar

Two 15-week semesters and summer school

Faculty-Student Ratio

1:12

Class Size

85% of classes have 29 or fewer students. Average class size is 19.

National Student Honors, 1997-2011

Fulbright Scholarships (45), Goldwater Scholarships (22), Hertz Foundation Fellowship (1), Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship (1), Madison Fellowships (2), Mellon Fellowship (1), National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (13), NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship (1), Rhodes Scholarships (2), Truman Scholarships (9), Udall Scholarships (3), Wilson Fellowships (2). 

Majors ( ■ ) Minors ( ❑ )

Preprofessional Preparation

Business (4-2 B.A./M.B.A. Program)

Education (4-1 B.A./M.A.T. Program)

Engineering (3-2 and 4-2 Programs)

Pre-Law Curriculum

Pre-Med Curriculum

Additional Offerings

Academic English Studies (ESL)

Geological Sciences

Overseas and Off-Campus Study

Physical Education

ROTC (Army)

International Programs

One of the nation’s strongest international education programs, including a requirement to participate in an approved overseas program or take two courses on campus that focus on the history and culture of another region of the world. 

Overseas and Off-Campus Study

Over 25 programs are offered annually. Most groups have 20 to 24 student participants, one faculty leader. More than half of graduating seniors have participated in a program. Since the overseas program began in 1962, more than 10,829 students and 255 faculty members have participated in 763 programs in 67 countries or geographic areas. Some 65% of Lewis & Clark’s programs go to countries outside Western Europe.

Scheduled Programs, 2012-15

Language-intensive programs: Chile, China, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, Senegal.

Semester general culture programs: Australia, China, Cuba, East Africa, Ecuador, England, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, Spain.

Semester domestic programs: Arizona Borderlands, New York City,
Washington, D.C.

Summer programs: Australia, Ecuador.

English as a Second Language

Students from 60 countries have enrolled in Lewis & Clark’s English language courses since 1972.

Facilities

Aubrey R. Watzek Library

More than 718,000 items including books, documents, audiovisual materials, microforms, and periodicals. Through the Summit catalog, access to over 28 million items from 36 member institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Houses the most extensive collection of printed materials known to exist on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Open computer lab and more than 500 spaces for student study. Library open 24 hours on weekdays during fall and spring semesters.

Science

Extensive laboratory facilities for teaching and student-faculty research in physics, chemistry, computer science and mathematics, biochemistry, and biology. Scanning electron microscope, well-equipped molecular biology laboratory, greenhouse, equipment for field biology, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, high-pressure liquid chromatograph, 300 MHz FTNMR spectrometer, inert atmosphere glove box, atomic absorption spectrometer, diode array UV-visible spectrophotometers, infrared spectrometers, molecular modeling laboratory, observatory with Newtonian and solar telescopes, computer-enhanced optical microscope, solid-state physics laboratory with variable temperature cryostat and superconducting magnet, three-directional seismograph, UNIX-based computer class laboratories, access to Mathematica. Nearby Tryon Creek State Park is used as a laboratory for field courses in biology and geology.

Computers

Access to publicly available computers and to specialized peripherals such as color scanners, color printers, digital cameras, and digital video editing—all connected via a campus network that also provides high-speed access to the Internet. Direct Internet access available in all residence halls. Wireless network access available in Watzek Library, Boley Law Library, and other public spaces on campus. Further expansion planned. Most computing resources available free of charge, 24 hours a day throughout the academic year.

Fir Acres Theatre

225-seat Main Stage performance/teaching theatre, Black Box experimental teaching theatre, scene shop, costume room, green room, design lab.

Music

410-seat performance auditorium, 22 practice rooms, 43 pianos, 2 harpsichords, 4 pipe organs including an 85-rank Casavant pipe organ, Javanese gamelan, electronic music lab, piano lab.

Art

Studio facilities for drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, computer graphics, graphic design, photography. Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art and Arnold Gallery for student art.

Athletics

Pamplin Sports Center: gymnasium (2,300 capacity), six tennis courts (three covered by heated airdome), fully equipped weight room, extensive training room, locker rooms. Zehntbauer Swimming Pavilion: indoor competition pool. Huston Sports Complex: baseball and softball fields. Griswold Stadium–Fred Wilson Field–Eldon Fix Track (3,600 capacity): lighted, state-of-the-art synthetic playing field, world-class polyurethane track. Outdoor pool.

Student Life

Campus Living

Ten residence halls staffed by full-time area directors and student resident advisors. Active participation by students in residence hall councils and association. First-year and second-year students required to live on campus. Themed community options available. All residence halls smoke-free.

Food Service

Options ranging from 7 to 19 meals per week, plus flex plans; vegetarian and vegan options at all meals.

Student Services

Academic Advising, Campus Living, Campus Safety, Center for Career and Community Engagement, Chaplaincy, Counseling, Financial Aid, Health Promotion and Wellness, International Students and Scholars, Math Skills Center, Multicultural Affairs, Student Activities, Student Employment, Student Health Service, Student Support Services, Writing Center.

Clubs and Interest Groups

Nearly 70 student organizations. No fraternities or sororities.

Music Groups

Chamber Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Cappella Nova, Women’s Chorus, Percussion Ensemble, Javanese Gamelan, African Marimba, West African Rhythms, African Rhythm and Dance, Community Chorale.

International, Cultural, and Diversity Groups

Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Chinese Club, French Club, Gente Latina Unida, German Club, Hawai'i Club, International Students of Lewis & Clark (ISLC), Japanese Club, Lewis & Clark Intercultural Network for Connecting Students (LINCS), Native Student Union, Russian Club, Shinobi, Spanish Club, Third Culture Kids/Global Nomads, United Sexualities, Womyn's Center/Hypatia.

College Outdoors

Nearly 100 outdoor expeditions per year including hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowshoeing, whitewater rafting, camping, caving, kayaking. Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness Leadership courses annually.

Athletics

Nearly 51% of students participate in one or more of 19 varsity, 10 club, and numerous intramural sports. Lewis & Clark belongs to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and Northwest Conference.

Media

Radio station, weekly newspaper, environmental studies journal, literary magazine, international affairs journal, foreign languages journal, gender issues journal, journal of dramatic literature, printshop.

Cultural Arts

Comprehensive program of films, speakers, concerts, theatre, dance performances, art exhibits.

Religious Life

600-seat chapel, regular ecumenical services, weekly Bible studies and prayer groups, monthly Catholic Eucharist, monthly Taize prayer service. Service projects, spiritual renewal retreats, and special spiritual life lectures and programs offered each semester. Student groups including Newman Club (Catholic students), Interfaith Council, Greater Portland Hillel, Agape (Campus Crusade for Christ), Unitarian Universalist Group, Zen Sangha Buddhist Meditation, LDS study group (Mormon), Christian Science Group.

Students

Enrollment, Fall 2010

College of Arts and Sciences: 1,917

82 visiting/nondegree students

Also enrolled at Lewis & Clark:

Graduate School of Education and Counseling: 821

School of Law: 764

Geographic Distribution, Fall 2010 (College of Arts and Sciences)

27% California

16% Oregon

9% International students (including dual citizens)

9% Midwest

9% Northeast

9% Washington

8% Mountain states

6% Southwest

3% Alaska/Hawai‘i

3% Southeast

1% U.S. students abroad

States represented: 49

Countries represented: 69

First-Year Class, Fall 2011 (as of July 1, 2011)

5,950 students applied

66% admitted

600 students expected to enroll (In addition, approximately 60 transfer students enroll each year.)

77% ranked in top quarter of graduating class

22% U.S. students of color

4% international citizens

Ranges for middle 50% of class:
GPA 3.5-4.0
SAT 1810-2020
SAT 1210-1350 (CR+M only)
ACT 27-30 

Costs 2011-12

Tuition and fees: $38,500

Room and board, 14-meal flex plan: $9,928*

Students should also allow approximately $2,040 for books, supplies, and personal expenses. Transportation costs will vary.

* Apartment series: add $1,498 for room. Eligibility rules apply.

Financial Aid

72% of students receive financial assistance through merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, loans, or campus employment. More than $37 million in financial aid is distributed annually.