Lewis - Clark State College

What Lewis - Clark State College does

Lewis-Clark State College (LC State) is a public community college established in 1893 and headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, operating under the governance of the Idaho State Board of Education. The institution delivers more than 130 degree and certificate programs across liberal arts and sciences, career and technical education, nursing and health sciences, and professional studies, with over 20 programs offered fully online. It serves a diverse student body including traditional undergraduates, high school students in dual credit/Running Start programs, graduate students, adult learners, and incarcerated students through a prison education program at the Orofino facility. The institution generates revenue through Idaho state appropriations, tiered tuition (Idaho resident, Asotin County/Washington border discount, and non-resident), dual credit reimbursements via the Idaho Advanced Opportunities Program, and administration of federal and state financial aid. Operational footprint spans a main Lewiston campus, outreach centers in Coeur d'Alene and Grangeville, embedded high school dual credit sites across Idaho and Washington, online delivery, and a correctional education site, with intercollegiate athletics (NAIA Warriors, 19 national championships) operating as both a recruitment channel and brand asset. Technology infrastructure consists of standard higher-ed platforms: Ellucian Cloud student information system, Canvas LMS, Microsoft Teams/Outlook for collaboration, and the WarriorWeb/WarriorHub student portals. Notable quality signals include a 96.43% NCLEX first-time pass rate (highest in the West), #1 Best Value ranking in Idaho, and #8 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report West Region.

Name

Lewis - Clark State College

Legal name

Lewis-Clark State College

Website

https://lcsc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Community college programs
• Nursing education
• Dual credit programs
• Online degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewiston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition charges based on residency status (Idaho resident, Asotin County resident, non-resident) plus course fees. Tuition rates set by Idaho State Board of Education.
2. State Funding: Public institution funding from state of Idaho appropriations and government sources.
3. Financial Aid Administration: Disbursement of federal financial aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans), state aid, and institutional scholarships to students.
4. Dual Credit Programs: Revenue from discounted dual credit tuition charged to high school students, partially offset by Advanced Opportunities Program funding from Idaho Department of Education (up to $4,125 lifetime).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lewis-Clark State College is a public community college offering over 130 degree and certificate programs, including more than 20 fully online options, with particular strength in nursing and health sciences. It delivers on-campus instruction at its Lewiston headquarters and two outreach centers (Coeur d'Alene and Grangeville), online programs, and dual credit partnerships with Idaho and Washington high schools. The institution also fields NAIA intercollegiate athletics and runs a prison education program serving incarcerated individuals in Idaho.

Product overview

Lewis-Clark State College is a public community college offering over 130 degree and certificate programs, including more than 20 fully online programs. The institution operates as a unified educational services provider with student-facing technology platforms (WarriorHub, WarriorWeb, WarriorMail, Canvas LMS) that enable course registration, academic management, and financial services. Specialized program areas include Nursing & Health Sciences (with top-ranked BSN programs), Early College Programs for dual credit, and Workforce Training for professional development. LC State also fields intercollegiate athletics (Warriors) competing in NAIA, and serves adult learners through the LC State Elevate initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing Programs Comprehensive nursing education including Pre-Licensure BSN, RN-BSN, CC-BSN, and MSN programs for students pursuing healthcare careers.
• Early College Programs (Dual Credit & Running Start) Dual credit and Running Start programs allowing high school students in Idaho and Washington to earn college credits while still in high school, partnering with high schools for course delivery.
• LC State Elevate Program providing flexible educational options for adult learners, including accelerated pathways and credit for prior experience, to support career transitions and professional development.
• Workforce Training Workforce development and professional training programs for career advancement and skill development, serving adult professionals and career changers.
• Athletics (Warriors) NAIA intercollegiate athletics programs including baseball and basketball, with 19 national championships historically; competes in Cascade Conference and serves as a key recruitment channel.
• 130+ Degree and Certificate Programs Comprehensive portfolio of over 130 degree and certificate programs across healthcare, liberal arts, career technical education, and professional studies, including 20+ fully online options and undergraduate to graduate-level credentials.
• Prison Education Program College courses delivered at Idaho correctional facilities, recognized as Idaho's leading prison education program with documented graduation cohorts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.43% NCLEX first-time pass rate for nursing graduates, highest in the West region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Transfer pathway partnership allowing LC State graduates to seamlessly transfer to the University of Idaho for advanced degree programs. Part of LC State's commitment to providing completion pathways to four-year degrees.
• Idaho Department of Education - Advanced Opportunities ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded program providing up to $4,125 lifetime maximum for Idaho high school students taking dual credit courses. LC State participates as a dual credit provider, with high school counselors working with LC State Dual Credit Coordinator to input students in the portal.
• Washington State High Schools (Running Start)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Washington state high schools allowing junior and senior high school students to take college-level courses at discounted rates. Students can attend classes at high schools, online, or on LC State campus.
• Idaho High Schools (Dual Credit)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Idaho high schools allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school through dual credit courses offered at high schools, online, or on campus.
• Washington State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-Nursing transfer guide partnership allowing students to transfer LC State nursing credits to Washington State University for advanced nursing programs.
• National Student ClearinghousecoreTechnology or IntegrationDesignated as LC State's authorized representative to provide degree and enrollment verification services for students and employers.
• Sparrow (Private Loan Lender)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial technology partnership providing private/alternative loan information and application processing for LC State students. Sparrows platform helps students select best loan options to meet their educational financing needs.
• North Idaho CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community college partner in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mentioned in context of LC State's transfer pathways and concurrent enrollment options for students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Spokane Community College: Public community college in Spokane, Washington offering associate degrees and workforce training — competes for Running Start students and Washington residents in the broader inland-Northwest market.
• Treasure Valley Community College: Public community college in Ontario, Oregon serving the bordering Idaho-Oregon region — geographic competitor for border-state residents (similar to LC State's Asotin County discount strategy).
• Walla Walla Community College: Public community college in southeastern Washington — competes for Washington residents and dual credit students in the same Walla Walla / Lewiston corridor as LC State.

Direct peers

• College of Southern Idaho: Public community college in Twin Falls, Idaho with broad program offerings, athletics, and dual credit — directly comparable rural-Idaho community college peer with similar mission and funding model.
• North Idaho College: Public community college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — explicitly named as a transfer-pathway and concurrent-enrollment partner in LC State's data. Serves overlapping northern Idaho student market with comparable associate-degree and transfer offerings.
• College of Eastern Idaho: Public community college in Idaho Falls serving eastern Idaho with technical and transfer programs — comparable state-funded community college competing for the same regional talent pool.
• College of Western Idaho: Public community college in the Boise metro area offering associate degrees, workforce training, and dual credit — a same-state peer competing for Idaho resident tuition and adult learners.

Broad incumbents

• Boise State University: Idaho's largest public university offering broad undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Competes with LC State for Idaho resident students and adult learners seeking bachelor's degrees.
• University of Idaho: Idaho's flagship public university and LC State's explicit transfer-pathway partner. While not a direct competitor in associate degrees, it absorbs LC State's transfer-bound graduates and competes for upper-division online enrollments.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: Large national online nonprofit university targeting adult learners and workforce-aligned credentials — direct competitor for LC State's Elevate program and online degree-seeking students in Idaho and beyond.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lcsc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCneasUNEMEd_gUaLekhCY0A
• Facebookfacebook.com/213372241718
• Instagraminstagram.com/lewisclarkstate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lewis-clark-state-college

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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