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About Lewis-Clark State College

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Lewis-Clark State College is a public liberal arts college in Lewiston, ID, known for its open access admissions, health and nursing focus, and small public college. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Lewis-Clark State College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 496 students each year. Lewis-Clark State College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 850–1110, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lewis-Clark State College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,600 per year; the sticker price of $32,298 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lewis-Clark State College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

87%
Overall Accept Rate
980
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 850 – 1110 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lewis-Clark State College

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Application Strategy
Lewis-Clark State College has a high acceptance rate and open-access mission, so your application will not live or die by grades alone. Focus on presenting a clear sense of your goals and how LCSC's programs in Lewiston fit your specific plans.
Application Strategy
LCSC offers distinctive applied technology and vocational programs that are not common at four-year colleges, so if any of those programs match your interests, name them explicitly in your application to show you have done your research.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lewis-Clark State College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$13.1k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$14.0k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$15.1k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$17.9k
110k+~$32k/yr$19.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

45%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,418
Undergrad Enrollment
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