Lewis and Clark College Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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With an acceptance rate of 73%, the deserving applicant wouldn't find it difficult to secure a seat at this regarded institute Lewis and Clark College. International Students can enroll in diverse programs offered at Lewis and Clark College by going through a selective admission process. The overall programs offered at undergraduate and graduate levels range under 29 major and 31 minor degree programs. All these courses are offered through three college campuses.

Admissions at Lewis and Clark are based on a Test-Optional Policy which requires applicants to submit an academic portfolio instead of submitting their standardized test scores in US. The process of admission begins for fall and spring and students can apply under Early and Regular decisions. Students can apply for Financial aid application by January 15 and avail benefits of scholarships in the US to reduce their tuition fees expenses.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online application
Application Fee	Not Mentioned
Acceptance Rate	73%
Average SAT Score	1240-1410
Average ACT score	28-32
Mode of Payment	Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express,money order
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	Fall/Spring
Student to Faculty ratio	12 to 1
Financial Aid	Loans, Grants and Scholarships available

Lewis and Clark College Admission Deadlines

The institute provides a range of courses for international students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to the COVID-19 specific important dates, the application deadlines for the college are tabulated below.

Type of Deadline	Application Deadline
Early Action (Nonbinding)	1st November
Early Action (Binding)	1st November
Regular Decision	15 January

Lewis and Clark College International Student Admissions

Lewis and Clark currently have around 200 students on campus from six continents and more than 70 countries. Students are supposed to apply either through online mode via Common Application or through the paper. The application process for Domestic and International processes is not very different. That being said, International students are expected to meet a few additional criteria.
Application Portal: online
Admission Requirements:

A personal Essay must be attached.
Official transcripts from all attended schools and colleges in their original language with English translations.
Financial Documents include a certificate of Financial Responsibility and proof of available funds.
A completed Financial Aid Application(if the student requires financial aid)
English Proficiency test scores.
Letters of Recommendation from teachers who have taught the Candidate preferably in 11th and 12th grade.
Optional Requirements
SAT scores
ACT scores

English Proficiency Test Scores

All international applicants except those who are native English speakers are supposed to submit their scores in the tests like TOEFL, IELTS, etc. that are accepted by the college and are as mentioned below.

Accepted Tests	Minimum Score
TOEFL-IBT	91
TOEFL-PBT	74
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)	7.0+
IB English A (higher or standard)	Predicted 5 or higher. (IB English B does NOT qualify).
CAE* (Certificate in Advanced English, Level 4)	A
SAT (prior to 2016)/ Critical Reading	630
SAT / Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	660

US Visa for International Students

An acceptance letter would be issued by Lewis and Clark College, after which the student is supposed to apply for a visa to study in the USA. An I-20 form and also, if applicable a financial aid award letter would also be issued by the college. All students (F-1 status) and exchange visitors (J-1) applying for US visas are supposed to pay a nonrefundable visa/SEVIS fee prior to visiting the US Consulate apply for a visa. As of June 24, the fee is US USD 350 for F-1 students and US USD 220 for J-1 exchange visitors.

Students must submit all the documents given below while applying for a visa:

A Valid Passport
I-20 Form given by Lewis and Clark.
Copies of English test results like TOEFL.
A financial aid award letter(if applicable).
The candidate’s Bank statement from the last six months.
A receipt indicating that the candidate has paid the USD 200 Student/Exchange Visitor processing fee.
Any other letters which prove that the student is financially strong and will return to his home country after his study in the United States.

For more Visa related information, the candidate can contact Director and Associate Dean of Students Brian White at iso@lclark.edu or 503-768-7305.

Lewis and Clark College Undergraduate Admissions

Lewis and Clark College offers Undergraduate programs in various fields. The undergraduate student admission process for Lewis and Clark College is mentioned below.
Where to apply: Common Application
Application Fee: Free/None
Application Requirements:

Secondary School Report form
Letters of Recommendation from the candidate’s school teacher.
Official high school transcript.
Mid-Year Report and updated transcript.
SAT and/or ACT scores (optional; SAT code: 4384 and ACT code: 3464)
FAFSA and CSS Profile(if the candidate requires financial aid)

Lewis and Clark College Graduate Admissions

Lewis and Clark offer graduate degrees in various fields. All applicants must in general have a minimum GPA of 2.75(on a 4.0 scale) of 80%. Students applying for certification programs like eating disorders, ecopsychology and Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and a Graduate GPA of at least 3.0/4 (83%-86%). Students who fail to meet these minimum criteria must submit a letter explaining their academic performance and record.
Where to Apply: Lewis and Clark Application Portal
Application Fee(non-refundable):50 USD
Admission Requirements:

Official Transcripts
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
Interview
Resumes are required for all Graduate Courses.

Given below are a few of the popular graduate programs offered by Lewis and Clark College.

Requirements	Certification in Ecopsychology	MA in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy	MA in Student affairs Administration	MA in Professional Mental Health Counseling	MA in Art Therapy
Application Fee	50 USD	50 USD	50 USD	50 USD	50 USD
Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Personal Essay	Required(1 essay required)	Required(1 essay required)	Required(1 essay required)	Required(2 essays required)	Required(2 essays required
Work Experience	Not required	Not Required	Not Required	Not required	Minimum 200 hours of helping services required
LOR	Not Required	3 Letters of Recommendation	3 Letters of Recommendation	3 Letters of Recommendation	2 Letters of Recommendation
Interview	Not Applicable	By invitation only	Not Required	By invitation only	By invitation only

While Lewis and Clark College focuses on having students seeking to study in the USA with diverse talents and backgrounds, they also want students to go through the rigorous academic challenges that would lead them to individual growth and personal and professional achievement. In addition to the candidate’s performance with changing curriculum, a few other factors like Counselor Report (first-year students only), Teacher recommendations, Personal Essays, Leadership and community service, work experience and extracurricular involvements are considered for admissions at the institute. Interviews are optional. That being said, interests expressed in College or personal interviews are also one of the important factors in the admission process of Lewis and Clark. The online application requires the use of the online letter of recommendation process. While the number of letters depends on the program chosen, the maximum number of letters that could be sent are limited to four.

FAQs

Ques. Will Fall courses be online or in-person at Lewis and Clark College?

Ans. Lewis and Clark College is completely optimistic about it being open and classes being conducted in person.

Ques. If Lewis and Clark College is forced to go online this fall, when will you let us know?

Ans. With no one having a clue about the exact dates regarding the permission of opening colleges and the situation being completely uncertain, Lewis and Clark College is in close contact with the Governor’s office and would intimate you regarding the same.

Ques. If Lewis and Clark College goes online this year, can I defer my enrollment?

Ans. Having a robust and highly personalized method of online instruction, students are still allowed to request to defer their enrollment for either one or two semesters. The deadline for this shall be no later than August 15. Aspirants requesting to defer their enrollment for two semesters are expected to review the Late Entry gap year policies for more information about the eligibility criteria for financial aid as well as the approval process.

Ques. After I enroll at Lewis and Clark College if my family’s financial situation changes over the summer, can I change my mind?

Ans. While Lewis and Clark College understands the financial trouble faced by families during these tough times,it tries its best to help students pursue their studies at an affordable cost. To help reduce their burden, students facing such difficulties are advised to contact the financial aid office and discuss and the available options to make their education affordable.In cases, where the student even after discussion might still find this difficult for him/her to afford it, they may decline the offer of admission and their deposit would be refunded.

Ques. With the changes to the format of the Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) tests, will Lewis & Clark College still award credit for these exams?

Ans. Yes, the college would still honor their current policy.

Ques. Do I have to wait until the June 1 reply deadline to inform Lewis and Clark College that I’m coming to the college?

Ans. If the candidate is very sure about Lewis and Clark College being his top choice then he is absolutely free to inform and the college shall readily accept the deposit.