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Caldwell, ID · Lewiston, ID
| The College of Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,481/yr | $15,635/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,026/yr | $13,080/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,500 | $18,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,218/yr | $14,044/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,773/yr | $15,127/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,729/yr | $17,934/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,095/yr | $19,004/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $260/mo | $196/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,773/yr | $12,492/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,500/yr | $11,342/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,570/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,250/yr | $4,518/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,542/yr | $21,925/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,845/yr | $7,610/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,845/yr | $22,028/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 47% | 26% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 49% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1280 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1180 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–31 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,553 | 4,256 |
| Students accepted | 2,150 | 3,821 |
| Students who enrolled | 297 | 438 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 41% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 11% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,473/yr | $46,001/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,152–$71,310 | $27,168–$66,552 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 50% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 20% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 22% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,097/yr | $42,133/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 58% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,582/yr | $45,231/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 25% · Psychology 12% | Health Professions 33% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees | Health Professions — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 5% of degrees | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Psychology, General — $34,904/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,965/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 33% | 6.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,041 | 2,385 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 49 | 8 |
| Average professor pay | $7,798/mo | $7,551/mo |
| Full-time professors | 62% | 96% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $63,773 | $31,207 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Lewiston, ID |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1891 | 1893 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 11% | 2% |
| Men | 49% | 36% |
| Women | 51% | 64% |
| White students | 57% | 71% |
| Black students | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 9.7% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 5.1% | 9.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 27% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 1% | 22% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,689/yr | $9,626/yr |
| Endowment | $125.6M | $15.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 659 | 457 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,460/yr | $3,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,765/yr | $4,340/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 510 | 207 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.6M | $1.9M |
| Athletics budget | $7.3M | $4.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.3M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $48,411 | $26,404 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.