Tuition and Costs
Tuition and Fees 2020-2021
The graduate school charges students per credit hour. We have three pricing structures:
On-campus degree applicable | 500, 700 level | $975 per credit hour |
Off-campus degree applicable | 600 level | $875 per credit hour |
Continuing education | 800 level | $350 per credit |
Lewis & Clark is a private college. We do not have in-state or out-of-state tuition rates. Use the pdf below to see current average costs of tuition per program. (These are examples based on number of credits shown on program sequence sheet and do not reflect future tuition increases.)
2020-2021 Estimated Tuition Costs (PDF)
This list includes degree programs for Educational Leadership (EdD), Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, Student Affairs Administration, and Teacher Education - Preservice.
A complete list of tuition rates, fees, and the refund policy can be found by going to Student and Departmental Account Services.
Planning your Budget
In addition to tuition and fees, you should plan for additional costs such as living expenses, books, and transportation while attending graduate school. International students may also use these costs, in addition to tuition, to estimate the amount of financial support necessary to study at the graduate school.
Estimated additional costs for 2019-2020:
Room and board (Rent, utilities, groceries) | $1,750.00 per month |
Transportation (car insurance, gas, maintenance) | $500.00 per month |
Personal discretionary spending | $550.00 per month |
Books and supplies | $625.00 per semester |
Health Insurance (not required for graduate students)* | $1,729.50 per semester |
Additional costs** | $500 - $1,000 |
* Health insurance is optional. However, International students are required to show proof of insurance or enroll in the Lewis & Clark Health Insurance program.
**Students enrolled in K-12 education programs will incur additional costs such as background checks, required tests, license applications, job fair registration, EdTPA registration. Students enrolled in Counseling Psychology programs may also have additional costs for background checks and testing. Be sure to plan ahead so funds are available when they are needed!
Graduate School Admissions is located in South Chapel Annex on the Graduate Campus.
email gseadmit@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6200
Director of Admissions Rebecca Sexton-Lee
Graduate School Admissions
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 87
Portland OR 97219
Licensure Regulations
All graduate school programs leading to licensure or certification meet the State of Oregon’s requirements for licensure and certification. Additional information, including guidance on obtaining licensure or certification outside of Oregon, is available on our Career & Licensing web page.
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