First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: college.lclark.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lewis & Clark College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Equivalent to MATH 131 ; math placement exam waived. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Equivalent to MATH 131 and MATH 132 ; math…Equivalent to MATH 131 and MATH 132 ; math placement exam waived. | |
| Biology | 4 | ||
| Chemistry | 4 | Equivalent to CHEM 110 ; only 4 credits awarded…Equivalent to CHEM 110 ; only 4 credits awarded; placement into CHEM 120 . | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ||
| United States History | 4 |
Show all 33 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Equivalent to MATH 131 ; math placement exam waived. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Equivalent to MATH 131 and MATH 132 ; math…Equivalent to MATH 131 and MATH 132 ; math placement exam waived. | |
| Biology | 4 | ||
| Biology | 5 | Equivalent to one nonlab biology elective and…Equivalent to one nonlab biology elective and satisfies the natural sciences General Education requirement. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Equivalent to CHEM 110 ; only 4 credits awarded…Equivalent to CHEM 110 ; only 4 credits awarded; placement into CHEM 120 . | |
| Chemistry | 5 | Equivalent to CHEM 120 ; only 4 credits awarded…Equivalent to CHEM 120 ; only 4 credits awarded; placement into CHEM 210 . | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ||
| United States History | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 4 | Equivalent to PSY 100 . | |
| Statistics | 4 | Equivalent to PSY 200 . | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | ||
| Computer Science A | 5 | Equivalent to CS 171 . | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ||
| Microeconomics | 4 | ||
| World History: Modern | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Physics 2 | 4 | ||
| European History | 4 | ||
| Human Geography | 4 | ||
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | ||
| United States Government and Politics | 5 | POLS 103 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | ||
| Art History | 4 | ||
| Art History | 5 | Equivalent to ART 100 . | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Equivalent to MUS 100 ; no equivalencies for…Equivalent to MUS 100 ; no equivalencies for aural or nonaural subscores. | |
| African American Studies | 4 | ||
| Calculus BC, AB subscore | 4 | Equivalent to MATH 131 ; math placement exam waived. | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | POLS 102 | |
| Drawing | 4 | ||
| Language and Culture (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) | 4 | Students with AP credit in a language other than…Students with AP credit in a language other than English are required to take a placement exam. | |
| Latin | 4 | Students with AP credit in a language other than…Students with AP credit in a language other than English are required to take a placement exam. | |
| Literature and Culture (Spanish) | 4 | Students with AP credit in a language other than…Students with AP credit in a language other than English are required to take a placement exam. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | ||
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | ||
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Equivalent to PHYS 151 ; only 4 credits awarded. | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | ||
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 |
Source: docs.lclark.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 82 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 44 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 33 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 30 |
| English Language and Literature | 28 |
| Environmental Studies | 24 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
Show the other 20 majors
| Biochemistry | 18 |
| History | 17 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
2,537,904 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International (PDX)
Nearest hub airport
Portland International (PDX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.0 of 20
Elevation
416 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
3.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,710 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Reed College3 mi
- Portland State University4 mi
- Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies5 mi
- Warner Pacific University5 mi
- University of Western States7 mi
- University of Portland9 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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