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68.6%Acceptance
$62,350Tuition
2,167Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$62,205Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$62,350
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,350
Average Net Price
$36,084
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,002
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,002
Books & Supplies
$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,402
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
67.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,251
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,137
$48,001 – $75,000 $25,542
$75,001 – $110,000 $31,183
$110,001+ $43,993

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Cost Overview

Despite a sticker price of $78,402, most Lewis & Clark families pay far less thanks to substantial institutional aid. Net prices range from $17,251 for families earning under $30,000 to $43,993 for those making over $110,000. The average grant award of $38,167 cuts costs for the 31% of students who receive institutional aid. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $69,000 to $176,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $19,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $207. With median earnings of $52,194 five years after graduation, that payment represents about 5% of income. The 82% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates can manage their debt load. Lower-income families get the best deal here, with net prices below many public universities while gaining access to Lewis & Clark's well-known environmental programs and Portland connections.

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