Lewis & Clark College Acceptance Rate
Portland, Oregon · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,334
- Admitted
- 4,721
- Yield
- 11.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate has risen from 66.6% in 2014–15 to 74.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,243 to 6,334 (+1%) over that period.
Its 74.5% rate makes Lewis & Clark College more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.4% for women vs 70.2% for men, a 6.2-point gap). Lewis & Clark College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 11.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,243 | 4,159 | 66.6% | 563 |
| 2015–16 | 7,368 | 4,629 | 62.8% | 654 |
| 2016–17 | 7,796 | 4,284 | 55% | 507 |
| 2017–18 | 6,305 | 4,500 | 71.4% | 526 |
| 2018–19 | 6,139 | 4,528 | 73.8% | 562 |
| 2019–20 | 5,863 | 4,231 | 72.2% | 507 |
| 2020–21 | 5,620 | 4,486 | 79.8% | 512 |
| 2021–22 | 5,519 | 4,385 | 79.5% | 677 |
| 2022–23 | 6,663 | 4,570 | 68.6% | 626 |
| 2023–24 | 6,334 | 4,721 | 74.5% | 553 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,552 | 2,713 | 76.4% |
| Men | 2,263 | 1,589 | 70.2% |
| Another gender | 519 | 419 | 80.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–720 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 590–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–31 | 4% |
How Lewis & Clark compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate?
Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate is 74.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,721 admitted of 6,334 applicants).
Is Lewis & Clark College test optional?
Lewis & Clark College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lewis & Clark College?
Lewis & Clark College received 6,334 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,721.
What SAT score do you need for Lewis & Clark College?
Admitted students at Lewis & Clark College typically scored 620–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lewis & Clark College getting harder to get into?
Lewis & Clark College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.6% in 2014–15 to 74.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lclark.edu/.