Lewis - Clark State College

500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501

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Lewis - Clark State College School Description

Lewis-Clark State College is a regional state college offering undergraduate instruction in the liberal arts and sciences, professional areas tailored to the educational needs of Idaho, applied technical programs which support the state and local economy, and other educational programs designed to meet the needs of Idahoans.

Lewis-Clark State College seeks to attract talented students who will succeed and thrive here and contribute to the growth of the college and the community. What takes place both inside and outside the classroom will transform your life as an LCSC student. Your involvement in an array of experiences and activities will enrich your life and shape your career. You will leave LCSC confident in your knowledge and abilities, and will be an asset to the workplace.

For the past four years, LCSC has been ranked as one of the top public colleges in the West in the Comprehensive-Bachelor’s Degree categories – including No. 1 in 2002 and 2005 – by U.S. News & World Report in its rankings of colleges and universities. The honor is well deserved. With its beautiful campus, small classes and superb faculty dedicated to teaching and the learning experience of each student, LCSC is often described as a public institution with the feel and quality of a private college.

Lewis-Clark State is unique in the mix of learning opportunities it provides. LCSC remains the most affordable public college/university in Idaho. The college offers undergraduate instruction in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as in professional and applied technical programs. Students reap the benefits of a smaller campus that maintains big opportunities for practical experience and research related to their studies.

Lewis-Clark State College is located at Lewiston, Idaho, where two rivers (Clearwater and Snake), two cities (Lewiston and Clarkston) and two states (Idaho and Washington) come together. It is also where two peoples and two cultures came together in friendship and discovery. The location is symbolic of the college’s mission, which is to connect people with learning and learning with their world. Here, education is about discovery, about life.

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Lewis - Clark State College

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Lewis-Clark State College is a public undergraduate college located in Lewiston, Idaho. It was founded in 1893, and has an annual enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. The college offers over 83 degrees and is well-known for its Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, Technical and Isati programs.

Students and faculty

Over 3,500 students from over 30 different states and 20 different countries are enrolled at Lewis-Clark State College. Women outnumber men in the student body by five to three. The student-faculty ratio is 16:1

School reputation

Lewis-Clark State College has been ranked as one of the top public colleges in the West in the Comprehensive-Bachelor’s Degree categories – including No. 1 in 2002, 2005 & 2007– by U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings of colleges and universities.

Sports

The school's sports teams are called the Warriors (women's teams are the Lady Warriors). They compete in the NAIA's Frontier Conference. The school's Baseball team has won a record 15 National Championship in the NAIA in the last 31 years.

Alumni

  • Marvin Benard, major league baseball player, retired, San Francisco Giants
  • Vic Darensbourg, Major League Baseball pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies system
  • Jason Ellison, major league baseball player, Texas Rangers system
  • Keith Foulke, major league baseball player, Oakland Athletics
  • Bucky Jacobsen, major league baseball player, free agent
  • Beau Mills, minor league baseball player, Cleveland Indians system
  • Brendan Ryan, major league baseball player, St. Louis Cardinals

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,451
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,382
Students Receiving Aid:
81%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Lewis - Clark State College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Learn more about Associate Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

Learn more about Certificate Programs

Lewis - Clark State College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
Other 12%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 79%
Out-of-State 21%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Idaho 79%
Washington 9%
Oregon 3%
Montana 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 12%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Frontier Conference)
Baseball (Other)
Track (Frontier Conference)

Lewis - Clark State College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,092 $ 11,382  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,697 44%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 899 26%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,541 33%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,973 57%  
Any Aid:
  81%  

Lewis - Clark State College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 59% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 22%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 540
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 57%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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