Lewis & Clark College

Looking towards the Uplands in the centre of the Island of Lewis
Looking towards the Uplands in the centre of the Island of Lewis
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Lewis & Clark College

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Lewis or the Isle of Lewis (' ), is the northern part of the largest island of the Western Isles (') or Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Another name usually used in a cultural or poetic context is Eilean an Fhraoich , '. The southern part of the island is called Harris ('). The two names however refer to the two parts of the same island despite the use of the terms 'Isle of Lewis' and 'Isle of Harris'.

Lewis is, in general, the lower lying part of Lewis and Harris, with Harris being more mountainous. The flatter, more fertile land means Lewis contains the only town, Stornoway, and three-quarters of the population of the Western Isles. Beyond human habitation, the island's diverse habitats are home to an assortment of flora and fauna, such as the golden eagle, red deer and seals and are recognised in a number of conservation areas.

Lewis is of Presbyterian tradition with a rich history, having once been part of the Norse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Today, life is very different to elsewhere in Scotland with Sabbath observance, the Gaelic language and peat cutting retaining more importance than elsewhere. Lewis has a rich cultural heritage as can be seen from its myths and legends as well as the local literary and musical traditions.

History

The first evidence of human habitation on Lewis is found in peat samples which indicate that about 8,000 years ago, much of the native woodland was torched to make way for grassland to allow deer to graze. The earliest archaeological remains date from about 5,000 years ago. At that time, people began to settle in permanent farms rather than following their herds. The small houses of these people have been found throughout the Western Isles, in particular, at Dail Mhor, Carloway in Lewis. The more striking great monuments of this period are the temples and communal burial cairns at places like Calanais. The Scots are recorded as arriving from around 1AD, bringing their still present Gaelic language with them.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Pioneers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,792
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 27,494
Students Receiving Aid:
87%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Other 18%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 82%
In-State 18%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 25%
Oregon 18%
Washington 10%
Colorado 7%
Montana 2%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 37%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northwest Conference)
Basketball (Northwest Conference)
Baseball (Northwest Conference)
Track (Northwest Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 27,494    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 216    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,045 21%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,039 4%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 13,995 80%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,157 79%  
Any Aid:
  87%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 65% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 72%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 590
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 690, Math: 670
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 40%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 24
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 30, Verbal: 31, Math: 29

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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L & C is in Oregon, and Carleton is in Minnesota. I'm interested in these schools and I hope someone can give me some input! Thanks so much, answers are much appreciated :) Also if you are familiar with the weather around Portland, Oregon and Minnesota that'd be extremely helpful. Thanks.
30 months ago
Best Answer
Carleton has a great academic reputation (nationally), Lewis and Clark much less so. If I were looking at grad school applicants from each school, with similar test scores and GPAs, and both had great letters of recommendation, I'd favor the candidate from Carleton because of the nationally-recognized rigor of its programs of study.

Photos

  • Looking towards the Uplands in the centre of the Island of Lewis
    Looking towards the Uplands in the centre of the Island of Lewis [source]
  • Satellite photograph of Lewis and Harris
    Satellite photograph of Lewis and Harris [source]
  • Arnish Industrial Estate
    Arnish Industrial Estate [source]
  • Stornoway Airport, a former NATO base
    Stornoway Airport, a former NATO base [source]
  • Flag of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, only official flag for any part the Outer Hebrides.
    Flag of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, only official flag for any part the Outer Hebrides. [source]
  • Garenin Black House Village
    Garenin Black House Village [source]
  • Badge of Lewis Camanachd
    Badge of Lewis Camanachd [source]
  • A peat stack in Ness
    A peat stack in Ness [source]
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