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Lewis Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho

4,046 Students on Campus
Lewiston Location
65,536 Metro Population
4,046 Students on Campus
Lewiston Location
65,536 Metro Population

About This Campus

With 4,000 students and a 1:16 faculty ratio, LC State delivers personal attention and 130+ degree options. We are a small college with big results. Standout programs include Nursing (#1 in Idaho), Business, and Hospitality. Explore unique offerings like Nez Perce language courses and a Native American Studies minor. Join student government, clubs, and intramural sports—or catch NAIA championship baseball every May when we host the World Series at Harris Field.

LC State earns Military Friendly Gold Status - chosen by the Army as a preferred nursing school, honoring service with top-tier education

Student success: 99% academic placement rate | 97% CTE placement rate

Ranked #1 in Nursing in Idaho - Ideal for pre-Nursing and Health Studies majors

Helpful Information

On-campus housing is available (not required). The local bus service costs just $1 for easy access to Lewiston and Clarkston. Students are welcome to bring cars—annual parking permits are $95. Please make sure to select more courses than needed on advising form from your home campus in case of scheduling conflicts.

Location Information

Welcome to the "Gateway to Hells Canyon!" The Lewis-Clark Valley offers jetboat tours, whitewater rafting, nearby ski resorts, and easy access to the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. Mild winters, incredible outdoor recreation—ideal for adventure seekers. The LC State campus is located a short 15-minute walk from historic downtown Lewiston Idaho.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Teacher Education,

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Upper division social sciences. Social work requires practical prerequisites. Technical & Industrial courses (Auto Mechanics, Diesel Technology, Fire Service, and Welding Technology) require shop consultation and may have waiting lists for the program.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/26/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 19
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$95
Year
Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$200
Year
Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$65
Term
Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

The Housing Fee is a fully refundable deposit. If students wish to bring a car, two passes are available depending on the length of their program- a semester and year pass are available.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/26/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2180
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Housing ranges from $1785 (sleeping porch) to $2,650 for a private room. The most common is $1810 for a shared room. It is recommended that you apply early as space can fill quickly. It is easier to get on-campus housing when starting in the fall.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Please note that LC State and Residence Life do not verify or endorse the listings. The listings are offered for free as a convenience to LC State students. Do not transfer funds to individuals you have not met in person. Use caution and common sense when meeting or making arrangements with individuals you do not know.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2073
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Plans range from Meal Plan 1: $2350 for 19 meals a week plus $125 flex dollars, to Meal Plan #2 $2073 for 12 meals a week + $200 flex dollars. Meal Plan #3: $1763 for Clearwater Hall, College Place, York, Parrish House & Commuter only: 9 meals a week + $225 Flex Dollars. Students may change meal plans if more/fewer are needed.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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