Lewis & Clark College

It is very difficult to get into Lewis & Clark College. Around 69% of applicants get into Lewis & Clark College each year. Out of 6,663 applications received in 2023, 4,570 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Lewis & Clark College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Lewis & Clark College for fall should hear back from Lewis & Clark College by April 1.

Lewis & Clark College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Lewis & Clark College's admissions stats.

Lewis & Clark College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Mean SAT Score	1330
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	15%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	9%
Waitlist	Yes

Lewis & Clark College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Lewis & Clark College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 5
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 31
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Lewis & Clark College?

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Lewis & Clark College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 5.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Lewis & Clark College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 31.

The early decision acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College is 72%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 69%.

Lewis & Clark College accepts approximately 81% of early action applicants and 69% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Lewis & Clark College admitted 54 of the 75 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Lewis & Clark College admitted 2,372 of the 2,945 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they hope it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Lewis & Clark College Admissions

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Transferring to Lewis & Clark College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Lewis & Clark College

In 2022, Lewis & Clark College waitlisted 937 students and 354 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 69 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Lewis & Clark College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Lewis & Clark College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Lewis & Clark College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Lewis & Clark College for more information on admission factors.

Lewis & Clark College Application Requirements

To apply to Lewis & Clark College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Lewis & Clark College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Lewis & Clark College?

Students admitted to Lewis & Clark College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Lewis & Clark College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 15% of Lewis & Clark College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Lewis & Clark College?

To be competitive with other Lewis & Clark College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1270 and 1400 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lewis & Clark College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1400 and 25% of scored lower than 1270, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Lewis & Clark College student is 1330.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Lewis & Clark College students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 650 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Lewis & Clark College students scored 720 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.

To be most competitive at Lewis & Clark College, you should strive to earn between 29 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lewis & Clark College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lewis & Clark College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

More Information on Transferring to Lewis & Clark College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Lewis & Clark College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Lewis & Clark College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Lewis & Clark College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Lewis & Clark College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Lewis & Clark College.

Does Lewis & Clark College accept transfer credits?

✅ Lewis & Clark College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Lewis & Clark College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Lewis & Clark College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Lewis & Clark College?

❌ No, Lewis & Clark College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate?

✅ Lewis & Clark College has an acceptance rate of 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College?

✅ Lewis & Clark College's early decision acceptance rate was 72% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College was 81% in 2021.

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