Lewis & Clark College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Lewis & Clark College: international tuition 71,092 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 79,987 USD, acceptance rate 78.5%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 115.
Lewis & Clark offers international students both merit scholarships (automatic consideration) and need-based aid. Aid requires the International Student Application for Financial Assistance, not the CSS Profile; deadlines are Nov 1 (ED/EA) and Jan 15 (RD).
Getting in. The school admits 78.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 91+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 79,987 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lewis & Clark College?
International tuition is 71,092 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 79,987 USD.
Does Lewis & Clark College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Lewis & Clark offers international students both merit scholarships (automatic consideration) and need-based aid. Aid requires the International Student Application for Financial Assistance, not the CSS Profile; deadlines are Nov 1 (ED/EA) and Jan 15 (RD).
What English scores does Lewis & Clark College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Lewis & Clark College?
The acceptance rate is 78.5%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerYes
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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Tuition and cost for a year
This is the combined tuition-and-fees rate, listed as a single rate because the page does not separate international students.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iYes
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iYes
Scholarships at this school
Lewis & Clark Work-Study (LCWS)OtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The page confirms LCWS employment opportunities for a limited number of international students, but does not state specific selection criteria.
Merit scholarships (undergraduate, general)MeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The international page explicitly says international students are eligible for merit scholarships.
Named scholarships designated for international students onlyOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The page says some named scholarships are for international students only, but gives no names or specific terms.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- English proficiencyiRequired
- InterviewiOptional
- Supplementary applicationOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Early Decision (binding) application deadline (ED)Applicationabout16days
- Early Action (nonbinding) application deadline (EA)Application+16 days
- Early Decision 2 (binding) application deadline (ED2)Application+91 days
- Regular Decision (nonbinding) application deadline (RD)Application+91 days
- Regular Decision notice of decision: mid-March (RD)Decision+150 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data