Lewis-Clark State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
LC State is highly accessible, but the 61% freshman retention rate makes academic preparation matter after admission too. Because scores are required and SAT is submitted far more often than ACT, aim near the top of the range, around 1100, to start with a stronger foundation.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Lewis-Clark State College facts and stats
Lewis-Clark State College enrolls 3,793 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. LC State has a freshman retention rate of 61% and a 6-year graduation rate of 32%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. LC State is test-required for admissions.
Lewiston, ID
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Key Lewis-Clark State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 8
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because LC State requires test scores, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, with the December test typically still arriving in time for the August 8 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
At LC State, in-state tuition is $6,356, while out-of-state tuition is $20,774. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $6,201. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Out-of-state tuition at LC State is $20,774, while in-state tuition is $6,356, with room and board adding $12,492. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,114, and the average merit award is $6,201. Students graduate with an average debt of $19,917.
Student life at Lewis-Clark State College
21% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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