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Lewis-Clark State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 456
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in Lewiston, Idaho, L-C State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that L-C State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lewis-Clark State College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at L-C State is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Idaho state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at L-C State is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Idaho is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at L-C State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,982

Cost of attendance at Lewis-Clark State College in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $7,163
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,238

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $20,992
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Lewis-Clark State College received on average $6,095 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.

$6,095
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 220 45% $4,441 $976,950
Other Federal Grant 220 45% $4,524 $995,336
State Grant/Scholarships 85 18% $2,902 $246,647
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 249 51% $4,412 $1,098,670
Total Grant & Scholarships 384 79% $6,095 $2,340,653

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lewis-Clark State College students who enrolled in 2015 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-Clark State College students is 37.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.0%.

37.2%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 37.5% 3 students
  • white 37.4% 152 students
  • unknown 25.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 40.0% 10 students
  • International Students 46.1% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 31.2% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Lewis-Clark State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lewis-Clark State 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)