C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Lewis-Clark State College

4-Year Public
📍 Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Lewis-Clark State College campus, Lewiston, ID
Lewis-Clark State College campus, Lewiston, ID. Photo: Lewis-Clark State College, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,706
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
$12,508
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lewis-Clark State College ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$393,226
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,321
1-Year Change
+5.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lewis-Clark State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,001
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,133
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,500
Median debt at graduation
40.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 25th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ID wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lewis-Clark State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,965$83,303-6%#598 of 966#469$15,838
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$61,097$71,701+1%#113 of 253#105$19,750
Accounting and Related Services$43,798$59,869-21%#720 of 796#674$22,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$39,404$58,327+10%#120 of 476#69$21,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,473$57,599-16%#879 of 1176#786$19,469
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$33,176$57,214+5%#183 of 610#133$19,500
Business/Corporate Communications—$54,042-18%#24 of 25#12—
Biology—$51,290-10%#642 of 841#558—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,442$49,716-10%#500 of 660#436$23,250
Social Work$35,456$49,429-5%#299 of 420#250$22,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40,305$43,228-9%#567 of 680#535$26,000
Business/Commerce$40,922—————
Psychology—$38,717-24%#990 of 1027#980$22,471

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Lewis-Clark State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $393,226
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,321/mo — vs ~$378/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 83540 (2.8% cap, Lapwai)

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🏆 Where Lewis-Clark State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#20
Nursing Administration
of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,388 $21,386
Room $3,400
Board $4,340
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,718 $38,716

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
$12,508
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,234
$30,001 - $48,000$10,191
$48,001 - $75,000$13,343
$75,001 - $110,000$14,039
$110,001+$16,387

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 199 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 185 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 51 grads/yr Social Work 43 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 34 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 32 grads/yr Nursing Administration 31 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 24 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 19 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 18 grads/yr Psychology, General 17 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 12 grads/yr Behavioral Sciences 11 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Education, General 11 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 9 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lewis-Clark State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

3,706
Total Students
64%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 8%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 48%
Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 25%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,008 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lewis-Clark State College?
Lewis-Clark State College has an acceptance rate of 90%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Lewis-Clark State College?
Tuition at Lewis-Clark State College is $7,388 for in-state students and $21,386 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,508.
What is the graduation rate at Lewis-Clark State College?
The graduation rate at Lewis-Clark State College is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Lewis-Clark State College a good school?
Lewis-Clark State College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Lewis-Clark State College?
Lewis-Clark State College has a total enrollment of 3,706 students.
Is there rental demand near Lewis-Clark State College?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Lewis-Clark State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,008 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lewiston area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology