If you are thinking about applying to Lewis & Clark College, the deadline for Fall 2023 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 anticipate a decision by April 1.
The following is an overiew of some of Lewis & Clark College's admissions stats.
Lewis & Clark College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 4.0 |
Mean SAT Score | 1330 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 15.7% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 11.2% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Lewis & Clark College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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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 |
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.
Some students apply early to college because they believe it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
In 2022, Lewis & Clark College waitlisted 386 students and 132 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 2 eventually were offered a spot.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating 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 admissions factors where you shine.
What does Lewis & Clark College consider 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 |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Lewis & Clark College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Lewis & Clark College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Lewis & Clark College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | ||||
Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Transcript of High School Record | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) |
Students admitted to Lewis & Clark College have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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.
Lewis & Clark College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
Lewis & Clark College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 15.7% of Lewis & Clark College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11.2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Lewis & Clark College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1250 and 1410 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lewis & Clark College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1410 and 25% of scored lower than 1250, 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 690 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 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.
To be most competitive at Lewis & Clark College, you should strive to earn between 27 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 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lewis & Clark College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.
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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
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
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 and Advanced Placement (AP) 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's acceptance rate is 79%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College?
✅ Lewis & Clark College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Lewis & Clark College? Lewis & Clark College is a very selective institution. The Lewis & Clark College acceptance rate is 79%. This means that the institution accepts 79 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lewis & Clark College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Lewis & Clark College is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
27 to 32
27 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Lewis & Clark College is 30. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Lewis & Clark College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
1250 to 1410
1250 and Less
The median SAT score for Lewis & Clark College students is 1330. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Lewis & Clark College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1250 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1250 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Lewis & Clark College.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Lewis & Clark College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.95. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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