Lewis and Clark Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Godfrey, Illinois, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lewis and Clark Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lewis and Clark Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Lewis and Clark Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lewis and Clark Community College is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Lewis and Clark Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,552

Cost of attendance at Lewis and Clark Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,552

Cost of attendance at Lewis and Clark Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at Lewis and Clark Community College received on average $6,617 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,617

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	140	31%	$4,619	$646,637
Other Federal Grant	141	32%	$6,016	$848,193
State Grant/Scholarships	116	26%	$1,281	$148,613
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	53	12%	$4,166	$220,776
Total Grant & Scholarships	184	41%	$6,617	$1,217,582

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lewis and Clark Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lewis and Clark Community College students is 46.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.2%.

46.2%

African American 29.1% 16 students
white 48.1% 198 students
unknown 58.6% 17 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 37.5% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lewis and Clark Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lewis and Clark Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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