“Being an alumnus of L&C opened many doors for me. Thanks to the connections I made, I easily broke into the field I wanted to work in!”Alan Misael Gaxiola BA ’21
“Attending a college that supports its students’ passions and interests is like being in the largest playground.”Alister “Jia” Ng BA ’27
“I am endlessly heartened and inspired by the myriad of identities and expressions I see around me at Lewis & Clark and in Portland.”Zoë Smith BA ’25
“I wanted a campus that was still close to a major city—L&C fit perfectly.”Joseph Naylor BA ’26
“When I visited Lewis & Clark and saw the beautiful campus, I knew I would be able to thrive here.”Ava Frison BA ’25

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How could you say no to Lewis & Clark when there are so many reasons to say yes? Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the U.S., and the wonders of Portland and the bountiful Pacific Northwest will be right outside your door. Your classroom experience will be excellent preparation for whatever path you take after graduation. New friends, new perspectives, new ideas, and new ways to see the world … YES, PLEASE!
We are home to the only law school in Portland, and our 4-5-6 Commitment can help you earn your BA and JD in only six years!
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L&C is #1 when it comes to Niche’s 2024 list of “Best Colleges for Music in Oregon.”
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Within six months of graduation, 98% of the Lewis & Clark Class of 2023 was already changing the world through employment (84%), continuing studies (11%), and service work (3%), like the Peace Corps.
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For the seventh time in 10 years, Lewis & Clark has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Top Producing Institution for 2023–24.
#1
L&C is #1 when it comes to Niche’s 2024 list of “Best Colleges for Music in Oregon.”
98%
Within six months of graduation, 98% of the Lewis & Clark Class of 2023 was already changing the world through employment (84%), continuing studies (11%), and service work (3%), like the Peace Corps.
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