Lewis & Clark College Athletics

Lewis & Clark competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than scholarships or packed stadiums. The Pioneers field 21 varsity teams with 417 total athletes, meaning about 19% of the 2,167 students participate in varsity athletics. The school competes in the Northwest Conference alongside regional liberal arts colleges like Whitman and Willamette. Division III emphasizes the student-athlete experience without athletic scholarships, fitting Lewis & Clark's academic-first culture. The outdoor-loving Portland location suits teams like cross country and soccer, though no single sport dominates campus culture. With a student body that's nearly two-thirds women, the gender balance reflects broader liberal arts trends. Athletic participation offers a way to stay active while pursuing the rigorous academics Lewis & Clark is known for.