Lewis & Clark College

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.

Lewis & Clark College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Lewis & Clark College's admissions stats.

Lewis & Clark College 2022	Admissions Statistics
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

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.

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.

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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 386 students and 132 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 2 eventually were offered a spot.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Lewis & Clark College?

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.

Admissions Factors at Lewis & Clark College

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
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.

Lewis & Clark College Application Requirements

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)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

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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 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.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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

• Spring 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 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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