ROTC at Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Lewis & Clark College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Portland.
Cross-town & partner options
Lewis & Clark College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 8.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Portland.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Lewis & Clark College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $64,828 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,828 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Lewis & Clark College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Lewis & Clark College has 2,120 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Lewis & Clark College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
| Graduate | Law School | Up to $5,000 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Lewis & Clark College: FAQ
Does Lewis & Clark College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Lewis & Clark College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Portland.
Which ROTC branches can Lewis & Clark College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Portland, 9 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Portland, 9 mi).
Is ROTC at Lewis & Clark College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Lewis & Clark College and train with the unit at University of Portland.
School links and location
These links belong to Lewis & Clark College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
lclark.edu
- Admissions
college.lclark.edu
- Apply
lclark.edu
- Financial aid
lclark.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Portland, OR 97219-7899
IPEDS UNITID: 209056
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