Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Lewis-Clark State admits about 9 in 10 applicants (88%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 28% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 84%, women at 90%.
Yield
15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Where you stand
How Lewis-Clark State reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 26% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Of the 29% whose high school reported a rank, 10% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of math (3 required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
94% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 88% of first-year applicants
560 applied · 524 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 14 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by August 8
- Spring entry: priority date January 8
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 8 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- $200 housing deposit, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 Year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | – |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1 / –) | 3 | – |
| Social studies | 2.5 | – |
| Total | 12.5* | 4* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
Recent change: Started considering other tests in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.18
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.05%
- 3.75–3.9921%
- 3.50–3.7418%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.2416%
- below 3.028%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 20.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 17.9% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 12.9% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 15.6% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 16.4% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 8.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 3.4% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
10% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 22% in the top quarter, of the 29% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Lewis-Clark State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 980 on the SAT, 190 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
49% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 800–999.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
48% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
Shares of the 44% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Lewis-Clark State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Lewis-Clark State College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Lewis-Clark State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)