Private · #72 Liberal Arts College
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · 2,120 undergraduates
What it may cost by family income
Estimated average net price — what families actually pay after grants and scholarships — by annual household income. Net price matters far more than the $79,987 sticker price. All figures are the full cost of attendance — housing, food, and books included, not just tuition.
| Household income | Est. net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,962 |
| $30k–$48k | $18,362 |
| $48k–$75k | $22,712 |
| $75k–$110k | $25,917 |
| Over $110k | $44,990 |
Sticker cost of attendance: $79,987.
What the whole degree costs
Every cost figure above is one year. A bachelor's degree is four — sometimes five. Today's-prices makes no assumptions; the second column assumes prices rise ~3.5% a year, in line with recent averages.
| Household income | 4 yrs, today's prices | 4 yrs with increases |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $63,848 | $67,279 |
| $30k–$48k | $73,448 | $77,395 |
| $48k–$75k | $90,848 | $95,730 |
| $75k–$110k | $103,668 | $109,239 |
| Over $110k | $179,960 | $189,630 |
75% of students here graduate within six years. If the degree takes a fifth year, budget roughly one more year at the prices above — ask the school what share of students finish in four.
First-year aid is not guaranteed to repeat — ask Lewis & Clark College how grants change after year one. That answer moves these numbers more than anything else on this page.
Applying to a specific major at Lewis & Clark College
79% is the acceptance rate for the whole university — not for every major. For the programs below, admission is usually decided separately and is harder than that number suggests. Almost no university publishes a by-major admission rate, and neither does the federal government, so we do not show one: any site that does is estimating.
To find the real figure for your major, check Lewis & Clark College's Common Data Set and its admissions page, or ask an admissions officer directly — that question gets answered more often than students expect.
At Lewis & Clark College: 29 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $20,140 median earnings (Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.)
Admission usually turns on an audition or portfolio judged by the department, which can outweigh grades and test scores in either direction.
Check: Audition/portfolio dates and prescreen requirements — many fall well before the regular application deadline.
Federal data shows no bachelor's completions at Lewis & Clark College in computer science, engineering, nursing, business or architecture, so those are not listed above. Small or new programs can be missing from federal reporting — confirm with the school before ruling one out.
What graduates earn, by major
Median earnings and median federal loan debt for bachelor's graduates of Lewis & Clark College, by field of study, from the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings differ far more between majors at one school than between schools.
| Major | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. · Social Sciences | $30,119 | — |
| Biology, General. · Biological Sciences | $26,585 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. · Social Sciences | $26,121 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. · Humanities | $31,133 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $26,353 | — |
| Economics. · Social Sciences | $36,848 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $34,704 | — |
| Political Science and Government. · Social Sciences | $36,848 | — |
| History. · Humanities | $24,421 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. · Humanities | $24,035 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. · Visual & Performing Arts | $20,140 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. · Visual & Performing Arts | $21,234 | — |
Largest programs shown. Earnings are measured a few years after graduation and reflect who enrolls as much as what is taught.
Is Lewis & Clark College a reach, target, or safety for you?
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