LC State Sees Spring Enrollment Spike, Driven by Dual Credit Growth

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Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho has reported an 8.2% increase in spring enrollment, bringing the total headcount to 3,355 students. The growth is largely driven by a 53% jump in dual credit enrollment, which now stands at 926 students. The college has recorded three straight years of spring enrollment increases and remains above pre-pandemic levels.

Why it matters

The enrollment growth, particularly in dual credit programs, highlights LC State's role in providing early college access and supporting workforce development in the region. As more high school students take college-level courses, it can help prepare them for the transition to higher education and strengthen the local talent pipeline.

The details

Full-time equivalency at LC State also rose 3.1% to 2,227.5 students. The largest academic gains were seen in the Humanities program, which grew 17%, while Nursing & Health Sciences, Technical & Industrial, and Career & Technical Education programs each saw increases of 3-5%. Graduate enrollment also ticked up slightly to 22 students.

• The spring 2026 enrollment increase follows a record fall 2025 semester, when the college surpassed 4,000 students for the first time in its history.

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