Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Lewis-Clark State College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$21K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,570
=
Sticker Price
$18,646
$21K+$12K+$1,570=$18,646
Your Family Income
Sticker
$18,646
−
Your Aid
$5,303
=
Net Price
$13,343
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Lewis-Clark State College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$18,646
Tuition and Fees
$21,386
Room and Board
$12,330
Books and Supplies
$1,570
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$5,814
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$12,832
Lewis-Clark State College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,234
$30–48k
$10,191
$48–75k
$13,343
$75–110k
$14,039
$110k+
$16,387
Understanding Your Aid Package
Lewis-Clark State College has a sticker price of $18,646 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $18,646/year
Average aid: $5,814 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$13,343/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,234/year
24% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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24%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
41%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$18,500
Range (25th–75th)$4,750 – $22,374
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,671
Debt Manageability
0.40x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,001
vs $50,116 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$3,919
73th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$27,168
25th %ile
$66,552
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis-Clark State College Cost & Financial Aid
Lewis-Clark State College's published tuition is $18,646 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $13,343—a difference of $5,303.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,234 at Lewis-Clark State College. 24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Lewis-Clark State College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Lewis-Clark graduates is $18,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $196 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,387 at Lewis-Clark—still $2,259 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
