Lewis & Clark College's published cost of attendance is $79,987. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,962, middle-income families pay around $22,712, and higher-income families pay approximately $44,990.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $79,987 |
| Tuition and Fees | $64,828 |
| Room and Board | $15,648 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$43,974 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $36,013 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,962 |
| $30–48k | $18,362 |
| $48–75k | $22,712 |
| $75–110k | $25,917 |
| $110k+ | $44,990 |
Lewis & Clark College's published cost of attendance is $79,987. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,962, middle-income families pay around $22,712, and higher-income families pay approximately $44,990. Azimuth ranks Lewis & Clark College #1253 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Lewis & Clark's aid structure is need-based, with demonstrated financial need met through a combination of grants, loans, and work-study. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to access need-based aid; merit scholarships are also available and may reduce net price further for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,625; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,262, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Lewis & Clark College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,262, placing Lewis & Clark College in the 31.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,092 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lewis & Clark College in the 16.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lewis & Clark College #1163 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lewis & Clark College's strength in social sciences and liberal arts fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 66 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $55,288, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 43 students earning $49,503, while International Relations and National Security Studies with 39 graduates reaches $57,783. Sociology and Anthropology and Natural Resources Conservation and Research round out the institution's core offerings, each contributing to a diversified program portfolio anchored in Social Sciences. The breadth of these fields — spanning humanities, social sciences, and professional preparation — supports graduates into varied career pathways with earnings that reflect both early-career positioning and long-term professional growth.
