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Lewis-Clark State College

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Lewiston, Idaho 83501-2698

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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
National Association of

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lewis-Clark State College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,832

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (116)

Student Life

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
8 Years$45,231
10 Years$46,001

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,700
Men
$44,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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