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Lewis & Clark is found in Portland, Oregon. Portland is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Lewis & Clark.
The school is known for its programs in law and education and teaching.
Admission to Lewis & Clark is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 610. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Lewis & Clark has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 3,433 in 2005 at Lewis & Clark.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Lewis & Clark offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lewis & Clark values student athletics, and belongs to the Northwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219-7899
General Phone: (503) 768-7000
Admissions Phone: (503) 768-7040
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 768-7090
http://www.lclark.edu/
Lewis & Clark awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 481 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, science teaching, school counseling, ESL instruction, special ed, ... |
| Law | 232 | law, advanced legal research |
| Liberal Arts | 166 | international relations, history, English, sociology, economics, foreign language and literature, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 101 | counseling psychology, psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 56 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies |
| Music | 15 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Business And Management | 4 | managerial economics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Lewis & Clark in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 377 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 336 | 19 |
| First-professional degree | 220 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 217 | 14 |
In 2005, Lewis & Clark had a total enrollment of 3,433 students (3,080 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 25% |
| Oregon | 18% |
| Washington | 11% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Lewis & Clark offers campus housing for 1,145 of its 3,080 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,826 | 2,468 | 65% | 537 | 22% |
| Men | 1,510 | 899 | 60% | 208 | 23% |
| Women | 2,316 | 1,569 | 68% | 329 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 768-7040
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,494 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,494 |
| Room and board | $ 7,590 |
| Room charge | $ 3,974 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,674 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,020 |
Financial Aid:
Lewis & Clark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 768-7090
Lewis & Clark has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $92,441 | 19 | $87,915 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $65,567 | 13 | $56,537 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $53,214 | 34 | $45,029 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $46,899 | 18 | $46,050 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $52,107 | 4 | $46,619 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $57,200 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 119 | $71,502 | 93 | $56,320 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northwest Conference |
| Basketball | Northwest Conference |
| Baseball | Northwest Conference |
| Track | Northwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lewis & Clark Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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