What Lewis-Clark State costs
Lewis-Clark State College charges $7,610 a year in published tuition and fees for Idaho residents, about $3,805 a semester, and $22,028 a year for students from other states, about $11,014 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,925 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,695 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Lewis-Clark State College takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Lewis-Clark State
For fall 2024, Lewis-Clark State College received 4,086 applications and admitted 3,583 students, and 527 enrolled as first-years.
What Lewis-Clark State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Lewis-Clark State College (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 185 |
| Social Work | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management | 39 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 |
| Organizational Leadership | 24 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 21 |
| Accounting and Business / Management | 19 |
| Radiologic Technology / Science - Radiographer | 19 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Lewis-Clark State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho: about 22 miles away
- Washington State University, Pullman, Washington: about 23 miles away
Colleges like Lewis-Clark State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado: 5,598 undergraduates
- The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana: 7,488 undergraduates
- Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado: 8,143 undergraduates
- Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana: 14,451 undergraduates
- Pennsylvania State University–Penn State Altoona, Altoona, Pennsylvania: 2,367 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Lewis-Clark State College's acceptance rate? 87.7% for fall 2024: 3,583 of 4,086 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Lewis-Clark State College? $7,610 a year for in-state students and $22,028 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Lewis-Clark State College part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Lewis-Clark State College about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Lewis-Clark State College? About 2,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Lewis-Clark State College? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lewis-Clark State College (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Lewis-Clark State College
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
