Lewis & Clark Ranked Among Princeton Review’s Best for 2026
In the Princeton Review’s 2026 guide, Lewis & Clark appears among the nation’s top 391 colleges and received high marks for most beautiful campus (No. 9), most politically active students (No. 13), and best college newspaper (No. 19).
Top Choice
Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,400 four-year colleges are profiled in the guide. The Princeton Review makes its selections based on data it collects annually from surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions’ academic offerings.
The Princeton Review does not rank each college numerically; however, it publishes 50 categories of ranking lists, which are based on surveys of 170,000 students at the featured schools. L&C’s notable rankings include:
- No. 9 Most Beautiful Campus
- No. 13 Most Politically Active Students
- No. 17 Top 50 Green Colleges (announced in October 2024)
- No. 19 Best College Newspaper
“We’re proud that the Princeton Review continues to recognize Lewis & Clark among the nation’s best,” says President Robin Holmes-Sullivan. “This honor reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who create an exceptional learning environment every day.”
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