Lewis and Clark Graduate School
We are united in our commitment to serving others.
A Lewis & Clark graduate school education is built upon the values and practices associated with critical thinking, individual growth, and social justice. Our programs combine rigorous academic work with unparalleled hands-on and field-based experiences—students spend nearly 200,000 hours working in Portland-area schools and mental health agencies each year, beginning the first semester of study.
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More than a quarter of admitted students in 2024 are the first in their family to go to graduate school.
Funds
Graduate students received between $500–$23,000 in scholarship funding for the 2024-2025 academic year. For some recipients, their award covered the cost of this year’s tuition in full.
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For the 2024-25 academic year, 194 graduate students received scholarships to offset the cost of tuition.
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An L&C Bridge the Gap scholarship will be offered to 100% of all graduate students with demonstrated financial need whose program begins in fall 2026.
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The graduate school’s deep connections to the Portland community and greater metro area are compelling reasons for many students to relocate for a top-tier education—36 percent of our 2024 admitted class is from out of state.
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Students at the Graduate School provide approximately 200,000 hours of service in K-12 schools and mental health agencies throughout the year.
Artsy
Portland is the third most creative city in America, as reported by alumna Lizzy Acker BA ’05 for the Oregonian.
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Average class size at the Graduate School of Education and Counseling.
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Tenure and tenure-track graduate school faculty with doctoral degree
The picturesque graduate campus attracts visitors from across Lewis & Clark and the local residential neighborhoods, welcoming everyone with its peaceful meadow and shady trees.
Strong connections with local K-12 school districts help inform program development and offer graduate students opportunities for experiential learning during internships and practicums.
Secondary MAT students discuss classroom observations during a recent visit to Jackson Middle School in Portland, Oregon.
Small cohorts enable faculty to offer highly personalized instruction, and students form strong professional networks that help sustain their work throughout their careers.
Commencement is one of the graduate school’s most treasured traditions, and takes place the first Sunday in June.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 19.3 million acres of pristine wilderness in northeast Alaska.
Graduate students in the secondary teaching program visit a local middle school to learn classroom management techniques first-hand.
Graduate students and faculty from the art therapy program offer weekly open studio sessions, where members of the community can explore art making in a group setting at the Community Counseling Center.
Community partnerships provide both networking opportunities and deep connections with the communities we collectively work to serve.
Sailboats dot the Willamette River at dusk, just down the hill from Lewis & Clark.
Located in the lush hills of South Portland, Lewis & Clark is ideally situated in the city’s “
sixth quadrant,” just 7 miles from a vibrant downtown hub with endless networking, entertainment, and cultural resources.
Downtown Portland is just 7 miles from the Graduate School campus.
According to Oregon’s 2024 gambling survey, an estimated 640,000 Oregonians (15% of our state’s population) experience either moderate or high-risk gambling behaviors.
The emergency meeting drew Native leaders, allies, and organizational partners from across Alaska, Canada, and the lower 48.
Sustainability is one of Lewis & Clark’s top priorities, with incentives and resources offered to commuters who choose green travel methods such as cycling.
Peer to peer discussions provide invaluable opportunities for understanding and growth, both personally and professionally.
