Students attend Lewis Clark State in Lewiston, Idaho, a small city. The school is a public institution. Lewis Clark State degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work.
Lewis Clark State is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570.
Lewis Clark State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,451 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Lewis Clark State are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Lewis Clark State values student athletics, and belongs to the Frontier Conference and Other.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Lewis - Clark State College
500 8th Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501-2698
General Phone: (208) 792-5272
Admissions Phone: (208) 792-2210
Financial Aid Phone: (208) 792-2224
http://www.lcsc.edu
Lewis Clark State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 95 | business management, marketing, hospitality marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | social work, child care management |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, general studies, English, creative writing, liberal arts and humanities, history |
| Education And Teaching | 48 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, math teaching, science teaching |
| Office And Administration | 46 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | electronics tech, CAD and design, manufacturing tech, drafting |
| Media | 32 | communication studies, desktop publishing and imaging, printing equipment operation |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | radiographyer, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Science | 11 | biology, biological and physical sciences, botany, geology, chemistry, physiology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Lewis Clark State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 43 |
| Associate's degree | 162 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Lewis Clark State had a total enrollment of 3,451 students (2,753 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 78% |
| Washington | 12% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Lewis Clark State offers campus housing for 240 of its 2,753 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lewiston, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,100 | 650 | 59% | 512 | 79% |
| Men | 532 | 290 | 55% | 231 | 80% |
| Women | 568 | 360 | 63% | 281 | 78% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (208) 792-2210
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,714 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,266 |
| Room and board | $ 4,200 |
| Room charge | $ 1,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,786 |
Financial Aid:
Lewis Clark State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (208) 792-2224
Lewis Clark State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $53,703 | 12 | $52,395 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $44,633 | 16 | $45,683 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $37,923 | 18 | $38,488 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $31,217 | 10 | $31,300 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $45,798 | 56 | $42,240 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 51 | 143 |
| Baseball | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 24 | 47 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lewis Clark State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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