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Niche Ranks L&C as One of ‘Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon’

Lewis & Clark received top marks from Niche as one of the best liberal arts colleges in Oregon (No. 2), one of the safest college campuses in Oregon (No. 3), and one of the best colleges with music performance degrees in Oregon (No. 3).

August 31, 2023
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Niche, a popular college ranking and review site, released its 2024 Niche Best Colleges in America rankings in late August. Lewis & Clark is ranked No. 2 for “Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon”; No. 3 for “Safest College Campuses in Oregon”; and No. 3 for “Best Colleges With Music Performance Degrees in Oregon.”

Niche crafts its rankings based on a methodology that includes “a blend of student feedback alongside dependable data”; for more information, visit niche.com.



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