LCSC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.69%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,610
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,028
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at LCSC:
- Total Enrollment: 3,801, including 793 online students
- 3,793 Undergraduate, 8 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.6% men, 63.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 134 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 38 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
LCSC Overview
Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) is a four-year, public school located in Lewiston, ID. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The LCSC's tuition & fees is $7,610 for Idaho residents and $22,028 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 78% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,020.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,801 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
LCSC's acceptance rate is 87.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.71%.
Lewis-Clark State College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lewis-Clark State College is $7,610 for in-state students and $22,028 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,230 for in-state students and $25,296 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,839 for Idaho residents and $22,689 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,537 for Idaho residents and $26,054 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,610 | $22,028 |
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| Graduate | $10,230 | $25,296 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,839 | $22,689 |
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| Graduate | $10,537 | $26,054 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lewis-Clark State College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at LCSC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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