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Lewis-Clark State College

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Lewiston, Idaho 83501-2698

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Lewis-Clark State College is a public institution in Lewiston with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,001 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,832.

Established
1893
Type
Public college
Conference
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90%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,277Students
16:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$46,001Earnings 10yr
$12,832Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,388
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,386
Room & Board$12,330
Books & Supplies$1,570
Total Cost of Attendance$18,646
Average Net Price$12,832
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,234
$30–48K$10,191
$48–75K$13,343
$75–110K$14,039
$110K+$16,387

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,989

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (116)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
2,277
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 1%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.7%
Freshman Retention64.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,133
10 Years$46,001

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • The first Trustees on the school's Board were James W.
  • Reid was elected President of the Board, a position he held until his death in 1902.
  • Knepper had been hired as first President of the Normal School.
  • Frustrated by the delays in getting his building, Knepper leased space in downtown Lewiston and opened for classes on January 6, 1896.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from ID state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
263 mi(456 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
278 mi(482 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
467 mi(809 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise201 mi
SEA Seattle-Tacoma259 mi
PDX Portland OR273 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2255 mi · ~65h 9m drive
New York, NY2162 mi · ~62h 27m drive
Hartford, CT2195 mi · ~63h 25m drive
Providence, RI2253 mi · ~65h 5m drive
Albany, NY2120 mi · ~61h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY1997 mi · ~57h 41m drive
Rochester, NY1926 mi · ~55h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY1872 mi · ~54h 5m drive
Philadelphia, PA2130 mi · ~61h 32m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1885 mi · ~54h 27m drive
Harrisburg, PA2038 mi · ~58h 53m drive
Newark, NJ2153 mi · ~62h 12m drive
Washington, DC2073 mi · ~59h 53m drive
Baltimore, MD2081 mi · ~60h 7m drive
Atlanta, GA1916 mi · ~55h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC2022 mi · ~58h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC2105 mi · ~60h 49m drive
Miami, FL2469 mi · ~71h 20m drive
Orlando, FL2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive
Tampa, FL2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive
Nashville, TN1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive
Richmond, VA2099 mi · ~60h 38m drive
Chicago, IL1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Detroit, MI1688 mi · ~48h 46m drive
Minneapolis, MN1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive
St. Louis, MO1459 mi · ~42h 9m drive
Kansas City, MO1240 mi · ~35h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN1612 mi · ~46h 34m drive
Columbus, OH1756 mi · ~50h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH1774 mi · ~51h 15m drive
Milwaukee, WI1440 mi · ~41h 36m drive
Dallas, TX1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
Houston, TX1636 mi · ~47h 16m drive
Austin, TX1520 mi · ~43h 55m drive
San Antonio, TX1541 mi · ~44h 31m drive
Los Angeles, CA856 mi · ~24h 44m drive
San Francisco, CA657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
San Diego, CA946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Seattle, WA263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Portland, OR278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Denver, CO761 mi · ~21h 59m drive
Phoenix, AZ933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Salt Lake City, UT467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Honolulu, HI2866 mi · ~82h 48m drive
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