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

Lewis-Clark State College admits roughly 88% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Lewis-Clark State College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,635 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Lewis-Clark State College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Lewis-Clark State College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID · West

Acceptance rate: 87.7%
Cost after aid: $15,635
Graduation rate: 40%

What Lewis-Clark State College says matters

How Lewis-Clark State College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 100%; 3,636 of 3,649
Yield: 16%; 580 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 890-1070
ACT mid-50: 18-24
CDS year: 2025-26

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 100%1,458 of 1,464
Women: 100%2,178 of 2,185

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Lewis-Clark State College published for 2025-26, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission107

Applications

Total first-time, first-year males who applied: 1,464
Total first-time, first-year females who applied: 2,185
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted: 1,458
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted: 2,178
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 229
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 290
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 229
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 31
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 290
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 30
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 3,649
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 3,636
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 580
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,220
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 3,212
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 443
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 380
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 376
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 120
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 44
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 43
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 12
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 5
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 5
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 5

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 4.00
Mathematics: 3.00
Science: 3.00
Of these, units that must be lab: 1.00
Foreign language: 2.50
Visual/Performing Arts: 2.50
Mathematics: 4.00

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Very Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Interview: Very Important
Extracurricular activities: Very Important
Talent/ability: Very Important
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
First generation: Very Important
Alumni/ae relation: Very Important
Geographical residence: Very Important
State residency: Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment: Very Important
Volunteer work: Very Important
Work experience: Very Important
Level of applicant’s interest: Very Important

First-time, first-year Profile

Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 44%
Percent Submitting ACT Scores: 3.5%
Number Submitting SAT Scores: 253
Number Submitting ACT Scores: 20
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 890
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 970
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,070
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 430
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 480
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 530
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 440
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 500
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 560
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 18%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 19%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 16%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 18%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 22%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 15%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 18%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 24%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 1.97
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 15.42
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 34.39
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 41.11
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 6.72
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0.39
SAT Math: 700-800: 0.79
SAT Math: 600-699: 7.11
SAT Math: 500-599: 33.99
SAT Math: 400-499: 48.22
SAT Math: 300-399: 9.49
SAT Math: 200-299: 0.4
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 0.39
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 8.7
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 35.97
SAT Composite: 800-999: 48.62
SAT Composite: 600-799: 5.53
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0.79
ACT Composite: 30-36: 5
ACT Composite: 24-29: 25
ACT Composite: 18-23: 50
ACT Composite: 12-17: 20
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 9.8%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 22%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 61%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 39%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 16%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 29%

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: -
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission14

Fall Applicants

Males: 199
Females: 361
Males: 187
Females: 337
Males: 51
Females: 108

Application for Admission

High school transcript: Required of All
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Required of All
Interview: Required of All
Standardized test scores: Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required of All
Fall Closing Date: Month: 8
Spring Closing Date: Month: 1

Academic Offerings and Policies6

Special Study Options

Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Weekend college: X

Student Life28

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 20%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 63%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 13%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 21%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 81%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 35%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 20.09
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20.81
Average age of full-time students: 23.75
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 25.67

Activities Offered

Choral groups: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X
Yearbook: X

Annual Expenses17

Information

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Public Tuition

Tuition: In-district: 7961.00
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):: 7961.00
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 22673.00
Tuition: Nonresident: 22673.00

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 1265.00

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1520.00
Transportation:: 2936.00
Other expenses:: 1986.00
Books and supplies:: 1520.00
Transportation: 2936.00
Other expenses:: 1986.00
Books and supplies:: 1520.00
Transportation:: 2936.00
Other expenses:: 1986.00

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

In-district:: 423.00
Out-of-state:: 423.00

Financial Aid47

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 390
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 5,071
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 61
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 6,013
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,082
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 5,825
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 192
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 5,916
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 114
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 1,214
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 8
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 8,084

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 5912171.00
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 1235177.00
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 341417.00
Total Scholarships/Grants: 7488765.00
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 2398330.00
Federal Work-Study: 68154.14
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 32188.67
Total Self-Help: 2498672.81

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 61354.00
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 1591480.00
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 1068869.00
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1122501.00
Total Scholarships/Grants: 3844204.00
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 3687516.00
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 17405.55
Total Self-Help: 3704921.55
Parent Loans: 399973.00
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 3718689.00
Athletic Awards: 1988901.00

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 73
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 71
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 5
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 31.47
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 30.60
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 2.16
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 7441
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 6745
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 12851

Institutional Aid

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Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred25

Diploma/Certificates

English: 1.54
Liberal arts/general studies: 33.47
Parks and recreation: 3.08
Mechanic and repair technologies: 7.69
Precision production: 4.61
Visual and performing arts: 1.54
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Communication/journalism: 2.19
Engineering: 0.18
Engineering technologies: 3.35
Law/legal studies: 0.42
English: 0.552
Liberal arts/general studies: 4.202
Biological/life sciences: 2.55
Parks and recreation: 5.293
Physical sciences: 0.73
Psychology: 3.1
Public administration and social services: 7.85
Social sciences: 1.46
Mechanic and repair technologies: 16.32
Precision production: 4.18
Visual and performing arts: 4.18
History: 0.91
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence1

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 20.17

Instructional Faculty And Class Size31

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 145
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 6
C. Total number who are females: 78
D. Total number who are males: 67
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 64
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 0
C. Total number who are females: 37
D. Total number who are males: 27
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 209
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 6
C. Total number who are females: 115
D. Total number who are males: 94
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 0
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 0
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio: 17
based on ____ students: 2,788
and ____ faculty: 166

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 174
10-19: 174
20-29: 150
30-39: 91
40-49: 11
50-99: 4
100+: 11
Total: 1

Source: Lewis-Clark State College's Common Data Set 2025-26

About Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State College is a very small public university in Lewiston, ID, in a city setting.

What Lewis-Clark State College looks for

Lewis-Clark State College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at Lewis-Clark State College?
Lewis-Clark State College admits roughly 88% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Lewis-Clark State College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,635 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Lewis-Clark State College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Lewis-Clark State College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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