Lewis-Clark State College is a public research university in Lewiston, Idaho, enrolling about 2,385 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.69% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,001 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,610
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $15,635 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.69% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,385 78.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.17%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 40.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 95.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,754
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 4,256
  • Room & Board: $12,492 annual estimate

Lewis-Clark State College: what the data shows

Common questions about Lewis-Clark State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lewis-Clark State College?

Lewis-Clark State College is located in Lewiston, ID (ZIP 83501-2698).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Lewis-Clark State College public or private?

Lewis-Clark State College is a Public institution.

How much does Lewis-Clark State College cost?

Published tuition: $7,610 in-state, $22,028 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $15,635.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$13,080
$30,001–$48,000$14,044
$48,001–$75,000$15,127
$75,001–$110,000$17,934
$110,001+$19,004

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,440.

How hard is it to get into Lewis-Clark State College?

Admission rate: 87.69%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Lewis-Clark State College?

Total enrollment: 2,385 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,754 students.

Graduate enrollment: 8 students.

About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Lewis-Clark State College?

150%-time completion rate: 40.17%.

First-year retention: 61.1%.

What do graduates of Lewis-Clark State College earn?

Median earnings: $42,133 six years after entry; $46,001 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,500.

24.28% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Lewis-Clark State College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Lewis-Clark State College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.69%; completion rate 40.17%; median earnings $46,001 at 10 years; net price $15,635. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$7,610
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lewis-Clark State College was $7,610.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$15,635
2024 Value

In 2024 Lewis-Clark State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,635.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$62,540 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$15,635 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$30,440 4-Year In-State Tuition

$88,112 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$12,492 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,570 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$21,672 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$86,688 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Lewis-Clark State College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

24.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lewis-Clark State College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lewis-Clark State College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$5,786$16,096$12,152
2014$8,624$19,142$12,029
2015$7,224$18,224$14,916
2016$6,120$17,620$11,027
2017$6,334$18,410$11,152
2018$6,618$19,236$9,988
2019$6,982$19,978$11,046
2020$6,982$20,238$10,775
2021$6,982$20,238$12,962
2022$6,999$20,252$11,695
2023$7,388$21,386$12,832

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

87.69% Acceptance Rate

4,256 Total Applicants

3,821 Students Admitted

438 First-Time Students Enrolled

11.46% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Lewis-Clark State College reported total enrollment of about 2,385 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.5%). About 24.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lewis-Clark State College in 2024 is 2,385 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,754 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

61.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

21.89% 100% Completion Time

40.17% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21.89% of students graduating from Lewis-Clark State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Lewis-Clark State College.

Return on Investment

$18,500 Median Student Debt

$46,001 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

40.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

635.55% Return on Investment

4.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Lewis-Clark State College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 199 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 185 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 51 completions

4. Social Work: 43 completions

5. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 34 completions

6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 32 completions

7. Nursing Administration: 31 completions

8. Organizational Leadership: 24 completions

9. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 21 completions

Most popular programs at Lewis-Clark State College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Lewis-Clark State College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lewis-Clark State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 95.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,551
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,626

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Lewis-Clark State College is a public institution located in Lewiston, ID, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,385 students. Student body composition includes White (71.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.5%). The admission rate is 87.69%. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.17%. Approximately 24.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Lewiston, ID 83501-2698

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, Lewis-Clark State College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lewis-Clark State College located?

Lewis-Clark State College is located in Lewiston, ID.

What is Lewis-Clark State College's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Lewis-Clark State College is 87.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,256 applicants and 3,821 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Lewis-Clark State College cost?

Reported tuition is $7,610 and average net price is $15,635 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,492 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Lewis-Clark State College?

Lewis-Clark State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,754 students, White (71.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Lewis-Clark State College?

About 40.5% of students at Lewis-Clark State College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Lewis-Clark State College earn?

Median earnings are $42,133 six years after entry and $46,001 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Lewis-Clark State College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 40.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Lewis-Clark State College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,500.

Is Lewis-Clark State College public or private?

Lewis-Clark State College is a public institution located in Lewiston, ID.

Is Lewis-Clark State College an HBCU?

No. Lewis-Clark State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Lewis-Clark State College a tribal college?

No. Lewis-Clark State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Lewis-Clark State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lewis-Clark State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.7%).

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Rocky Mountains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Idaho
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.