Lewis-Clark State College
PublicLewiston, ID
Lewis-Clark State College, in Lewiston, ID, is a public small school, enrolling around 2,385 students. Lewis-Clark State College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $83,303/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $14,418 more per year in tuition and fees (2.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Lewis-Clark State College takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Lewis-Clark State College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Lewis-Clark State College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lewis-Clark State College's acceptance rate?
Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Lewis-Clark State College cost?
Lewis-Clark State College's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,925 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Lewis-Clark State College offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Lewis-Clark State College takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Lewis-Clark State College?
For 2024-25, Lewis-Clark State College's published tuition and required fees were $22,028 for out-of-state students and $7,610 for in-state students -- $14,418 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Lewis-Clark State College require students to live on campus?
No -- Lewis-Clark State College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
Related reading
Similar colleges in ID
Boise State University
Boise, ID · 87% admit rate
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · 76% admit rate
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · 65% admit rate
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · 49% admit rate
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN · 88% admit rate
Comparing Lewis-Clark State College against another school?
Open the comparison view