Welcome to Lewis & Clark College in Beautiful Portland, Oregon College Quick Links Apply Visit Alumni Library Giving The Source Newsroom “College is about the connections that you make. Step out of your comfort zone!” Michèe Brika BA ’26 Upper Marlboro, Maryland International affairs major and political economy minor Michèe has found family in her track and field and cheer and step teammates. More about Michèe “A large part of the liberal arts experience is the freedom to change.” Ben Naftali BA ’27 Santa Barbara, California English major and entrepreneurship minor Ben finds living on a small campus creates a very social environment. More about Ben “L&C’s support helped me find my path in conservation and the courage to try to make a difference.” Liv Nicks-Turnley BA ’23 Ungulate and Giraffe Keeper, Wildlife Safari Since graduating, biology major and English minor Liv traveled to Colorado and Alaska for conservation internships before securing her job at Wildlife Safari. More about Liv “L&C’s network of pre-law students means I have support in learning about the legal profession and in applying to law schools.” Joaquin Sandoval BA ’26 Santa Barbara, California Environmental studies major and economics minor Joaquin is planning to become a first-generation law student. He finds his community on the baseball team and in the Pre-Law Club . More about Joaquin “Everyone here works together to create a more sustainable future. I feel admiration and hope being at Lewis & Clark.” Kiara Gonzalez BA ’27 Moca, Puerto Rico Psychology major Kiara appreciates how easy it is to connect with her peers and faculty mentors and to gain real-world experience at L&C. More about Kiara
Our forested campus is a living laboratory where big questions and bold ideas thrive, where academic rigor meets adventurous spirit. Say yes to Lewis & Clark How can you say no to a career-driven education featuring small classes and faculty mentors? Plus a beautiful Pacific Northwest home that inspires creativity and adventure? Here, you will engage with the world as it is , in order to create the world as it could be . Because at Lewis & Clark, transformation isn’t just a possibility. It’s in our nature. Apply Visit Our students immerse themselves in the beautiful Pacific Northwest—stop by the Tillamook Forest Center to get this bird’s-eye view! Our newly renovated student center is at the heart of our campus. Our New Student Peer Mentors help guide our first-year students through orientation and beyond. Students get hands-on lab experience and faculty mentorship during our summer Rogers Science Research Program . Grab a coffee from Fowler Student Center and explore all our campus has to offer. Stop by to check out the current exhibit in our on-campus art gallery. Fir Acres Theatre hums with activity and creativity from the first morning classes to rehearsals that run late into the evening. The Afrikan Diaspora Club provides a platform for students to engage in discussions, activities, and projects that promote African cultures and heritage, in addition to academic support. The club is dedicated to creating an inclusive and dynamic community that encourages learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Our 12:1 student to faculty ratio makes the classroom experience engaging. Our picturesque campus has no shortage of spots to hang. Our students love hanging outside J.R. Howard—one of two “Howard Halls” on campus! Portland is home to the world’s largest independent bookstore—Powells City of Books. Music to our ears! Our students get hands-on experience in the classroom. Fall looks gorgeous on our campus! Our student-run radio station, KPH, brings the tunes. Life is greener here! Portland has nearly 300 gardens and parks within city limits, like this one— the Portland Japanese Garden. Portland’s best view of Mount Hood is right in our backyard. Our annual Moss Appreciation Week is a campus favorite! News The Mossy Log earned the #19 spot on Princeton Review’s 2026 “Best College Newspaper” list . #2 Lewis & Clark is number two on Niche’s 2025 list of Best College Campuses in Oregon . 10 Lewis & Clark has made the 2025 “Top 10” list of small colleges and universities that have produced the highest all-time number of Peace Corps volunteers. Safe We are in the top five on Niche’s 2025 Safest College Campuses in Oregon. U.S. News Lewis & Clark is on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” list . Bees Lewis & Clark is a certified affiliate of Bee Campus USA, joining many other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators. #2 Lewis & Clark is #2 on the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon in 2025 list, according to Niche. Top Lewis & Clark earned a spot on Princeton Review’s 2026 “Best Colleges” list . Leader The 2025 Fiske Guide to College listed Lewis & Clark as the “West Coast’s leader in international and study abroad programs.”
Find Your 2500 way forward next step passion favorite thing career path Academic Program Finder Just start typing whatever you're interested in right now. Art (Studio) Art and Art History Art History Artificial Intelligence Asian Studies Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Business Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Cybersecurity Dance Data Science Earth System Science Economics Education Engineering English Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French Studies Gender Studies German Studies Health Studies Hispanic Studies History International Affairs Japanese Latin American and Latino Studies Law and Policy Mathematics Middle East and North African Studies Music Neuroscience Overseas and Off-Campus Programs Philosophy Physics Political Economy Political Science Pre-Law Pre-Med Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Media Studies Russian Sociology and Anthropology Student-Designed Major Teacher Pathways Theatre World Languages Dig Deeper CBS News ‘Sunday Morning’ Lewis & Clark’s annual Moss Week made for memorable television, highlighting the playful spirit and scientific wonder behind one of campus’s most distinctive traditions. New Major Alert Our newly approved data science major pairs technical skills with ethical thinking and real-world problem solving. Four New Minors Our four new minors in law and policy, education, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence give students fresh ways to connect a liberal arts education to rapidly changing fields and meaningful careers. Stay Connected Lewis & Clark is
