Lewis & Clark College: what international applicants need

What are Lewis & Clark College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Lewis & Clark College has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Lewis & Clark College's acceptance rate?

78.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Lewis & Clark College admitted 4,967 of its 6,328 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Lewis & Clark College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Lewis & Clark College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Lewis & Clark College's application fee for international students?

Lewis & Clark College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Lewis & Clark College accept?

Lewis & Clark College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Lewis & Clark College require?

Lewis & Clark College requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Lewis & Clark College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Lewis & Clark College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Lewis & Clark College have?

127 of Lewis & Clark College's 2,139 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Lewis & Clark College cost for international students?

Lewis & Clark College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $64,828, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $15,648. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $84,128 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Lewis & Clark College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Lewis & Clark College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 125 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source