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Lewis-Clark State College

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Location: 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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Health sciencesUrban

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)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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