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Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID · City · 2,385 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located at the scenic confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers in Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College is highly regarded for its affordable, hands-on education, with its strongest academic programs residing in nursing, teacher education, and career-technical training. The campus culture is tight-knit and active, offering students a warm, supportive environment characterized by small class sizes, easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, and a spirited athletic scene. What truly sets LC State apart is its unique designation as a dual-mission institution that combines traditional liberal arts with technical education, allowing it to maintain the lowest tuition among Idaho’s four-year public colleges while boasting an exceptional 97% graduate career and placement rate.


Wikipedia:Lewis-Clark State College is a public college in Lewiston, Idaho, United States. It was founded 133 years ago in 1893 and has an approximate annual enrollment of 3,600. The college offers more than 130 degrees.

Location
Lewiston, ID, 83501-2698 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
259 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,925
Out-of-state COA
$36,343
Avg net price
$15,635
Room & board
$12,492
In-state tuition
$7,610
Out-of-state tuition
$22,028
Books & supplies
$1,570/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,080
$30–48k
$14,044
$48–75k
$15,127
$75–110k
$17,934
$110k+
$19,004
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
43%
4-yr on-time completion
22%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
22%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,133
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,001
Median debt
$18,500
Monthly loan payment
$196
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$22,374
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,500
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$31,207
Independent students
43%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,133
10 years after entry
$46,001
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing188
Business Administration, Management and Operations59
Social Work40
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions31
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities23
Psychology, General20
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Accounting and Related Services17
Biology, General13
Communication and Media Studies12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3
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Institutional
Endowment
$16M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
96%
Avg faculty salary
$7,551/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,626
Federal loan rate
26%

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