2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,267
Net Price
100%
Admitted
25%
Enrolled
36%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Lewis-Clark State College
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,710. In 2021, there were 67 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #6 in Idaho and ranks #1145 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Certificate, Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
67
Total Enrollment
3,710
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Lewis-Clark State College
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Idaho Rank
Combining ranking factors for 7 schools that offer psychology degrees in Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College ranks #6.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Lewis-Clark State College ranks #1145.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Lewis-Clark State College offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Medical Psychology at the certificate level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology and Social Work.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | CERT | BS |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | 4 | – |
| General Psychology | – | 23 |
| Medical Psychology | 4 | – |
| Social Work | – | 44 |
| Total Graduates | 8 | 67 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,580 students applied to the Lewis-Clark State College. The university admitted 100% and 25% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Idaho universities is 7,219. On average, all Idaho institutions admit 84% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Lewis-Clark State College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 63%. Compared to all Idaho four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Lewis-Clark State College is 36%, compared to 49% for all Idaho universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 62%.
Compare LCSC to Idaho Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Lewis-Clark State College to the average of all Idaho four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
LCSC
1,580
Applicants
100%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
63%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
ID Colleges
7,219
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 162 or 75% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 55 or 25% part-time faculty members employed at Lewis-Clark State College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 162 or 75%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
LCSC
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
75%
Percent Full-Time
25%
Percent Part-Time
75%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ID Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Lewis-Clark State College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,982, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,400.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $4,500 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Lewis-Clark State College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Lewis-Clark State College | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $7,860 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total Living Expenses | $10,660 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $6,982 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,400 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $19,042 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $4,500 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $4,500 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Lewis-Clark State College is $13,267. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Lewis-Clark State College presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,826 | $11,170 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,194 | $11,024 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,130 | $14,015 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,267 | $15,026 |
| $110,001 and more | $15,338 | $16,403 |
Compare Lewis-Clark State College to all Idaho universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
LCSC
$19,042
Cost to Attend
$6,923
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,267
Net Price
ID Colleges
$23,972
Cost to Attend
$9,052
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 438 or 90%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,939 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,923.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,939 | $6,923 |
| Pell Grants | 1,049 | $4,388 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,221 | $6,322 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Lewis-Clark State College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
LCSC
1,939
Grant or Scholarship Aid
46%
Grants or Scholarships
1,049
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
1,221
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
ID Colleges
5,769
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,949
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
2,660
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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