# Lewis-Clark State College

Public college in Lewiston, ID. IPEDS ID 142328.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lewis-clark-state-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lewis-clark-state-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,635 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 25% of ID colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,001; beats 29% of ID colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $10,989

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,080 |
| 30-48k | $14,044 |
| 48-75k | $15,127 |
| 75-110k | $17,934 |
| 110k+ | $19,004 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.42 years on average (23% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,001 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,080 | $57,814 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,044 | $62,074 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,127 | $66,861 | 6.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,934 | $79,268 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,004 | $83,998 | 8.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $21,925 in-state; about $36,343 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $7,610 in-state, $22,028 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,330; books: $1,570

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,256 applicants, 3,821 admitted, 438 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (54 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,965 | $83,303 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $61,097 | $71,701 | $23,810 |
| Accounting | $43,798 | $59,869 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,404 | $58,327 | $26,698 |
| Business Administration | $41,473 | $57,599 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,176 | $57,214 | $21,475 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | not reported | $54,042 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $51,290 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $40,442 | $49,716 | $26,458 |
| Social Work | $35,456 | $49,429 | $26,126 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,305 | $43,228 | $27,988 |
| Psychology | not reported | $38,717 | $24,600 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Publishing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology / Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heavy / Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | $40,922 | not reported | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $87,650 (Lewiston, ID-WA), $92,460 (ID), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $79,330 (Lewiston, ID-WA), $88,710 (ID), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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