Lewis & Clark College
Portland,
OR
•4-Year Private•
Lewis & Clark College Student Life
Lewis & Clark College Student Activities
Interested in Greek life?
Lewis & Clark College has the Campus Activities Board. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Activities Board than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Lewis & Clark College include Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Bacchus Men?s Ultimate Frisbee, Artemis Women?s Ultimate Frisbee and KPH Radio.
The Lewis & Clark College community comes together each year for Pio Fair (student activities fair), Festival of Scholars and Spring Fling.
Lewis & Clark College Housing
This table offers information on housing at Lewis & Clark College.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | – |
| Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 68% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | – |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Lewis & Clark College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Lewis & Clark College students live on campus. In 2023, 68% of undergrads at Lewis & Clark College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 32% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Lewis & Clark College. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.
Lewis & Clark College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
Lewis & Clark College Athletics
At Lewis & Clark College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Lewis & Clark College:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Crew | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Track And Field | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Rugby | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Ultimate Frisbee | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Safety at Lewis & Clark College
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Lewis & Clark College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Lewis & Clark College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Lewis & Clark College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.
Plan a Visit to Lewis & Clark College
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Lewis & Clark College, take Interstate 5 to Portland, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.
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Lewis & Clark College Students
65%
Women35%
Men99%
Full Time1%
Part Time14%
In State86%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
69%
11%
8%
5%
4%
3%
1%
0.18%
0.05%
Undergraduate Students
2,210
Graduate Students
1,391
Non-Resident / International Students
95
Lewis & Clark College Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,601
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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