Lewis-Clark State College is a small public college in Lewiston, Idaho, where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet. It offers bachelor's degrees in business, nursing, education and computer science alongside technical programmes, with low tuition and small classes. The river valley is warm and sunny by Idaho standards.
Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Official website: lcsc.edu
Public college in Idaho
1893
Around 3,500 students
$16,000 – $20,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lcsc.edu before you apply.
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Kinesiology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Small classes at low public tuition.
A riverside valley setting.
Hiking and rafting in Hells Canyon nearby.
Graduates work in business, health and education across the Pacific Northwest.
Nursing graduates join regional hospitals.
Bachelor's graduates may qualify for OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is compact, on a hill above downtown Lewiston.
Lewiston is a small river city with low rent and mild winters. Spokane is about two hours north.
Form I-20 issued by Lewis-Clark State College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
LCSC reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by 1 June for fall or 1 November for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring; nursing starts in the fall.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Lewis-Clark State College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Business administration, computer science, nursing and kinesiology are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
LCSC offers some international scholarships. Ask admissions.
