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Lewis and Clark Community College

5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035

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Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #1 - Haskell Memorial Entrance

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #2 - Trimpe Advanced Technology Center

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #3 - Templin Nursing Building

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #4 - Hatheway Cultural Center

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #5 - Main complex on the college's Godfrey campus

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #6 - Crossroads

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #7 - Reid Memorial Library

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #8 - Pond Overlook

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #9 - Fountain Court

Lewis and Clark Community College Photo #10 - Olin Science Building

The mission of our community college is to empower people by raising aspirations and fostering achievement through dynamic, compassionate and responsible learning experiences. We offer more than 40 career programs and transfer options, College for Kids, a nationally accredited dual credit program for high school students, GED completion and workforce and safety training.

School Highlights

Lewis and Clark Community College serves 4,125 students (32% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 4,125 students
In-state tuition: $9,632
Out-state tuition: $12,656
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lewis and Clark Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 429 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Lewis and Clark Community College

(IL) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

429 staff

227 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lewis and Clark Community College has declined by 35% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.

The Lewis and Clark Community College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,125 students

2,558 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,324 students

872 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,801 students

1,686 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

322 students

40 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,324 students

872 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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43 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,801 students

1,719 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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16 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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132 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

12%

% Hispanic

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% Black

25%

% White

% Hawaiian

81%

48%

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% Two or more races

% Unknown races

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0.33

0.69

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.4618%

0.3913%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.6%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$29,500

$31,800

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $9,632 is more than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $12,656 is more than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$9,632

$7,875

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$12,656

$10,847

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Tuition Notes

Substantial discount

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

64%

82%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$6,750

$8,187

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,574

$4,618

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Acceptance Rate

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89%

SAT Reading

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390

SAT Math

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360

SAT Writing

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355

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

28 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
A Cross Between Campus Ministry, American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Association of Information Technology Professionals, Automotive Technology Organization, Biology Club, Black Student Association, Business of Comedy, Dental Assisting Club, Drafting Engineering & Mechanical (DEMO), International Student Association, L&C Student Chapter of the American Welding Society, LC Pride, Multicultural Student Society, Nursing Club, Occupational Therapy Assistants, OTA Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Processing Operations Technology Club (PTEC), Psychology Club, Radio Broadcasting (WLCA), Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM), Student Activities, Student Dental Hygienists, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Sustainability Association, The Bridge (Student Newspaper), United Nerds of LC (UNLC), Veterans Club

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Lewis and Clark Community College is a two-year higher education institution with multiple campuses, a river research center, a global humanities center, a training center, an adult education center and Community Education Centers dedicated to empowering people throughout the college district, which encompasses more than 220,000 people.
The college`s offerings run the gamut, from more than 40 career programs and transfer options to College for Kids, a nationally accredited dual credit program for high school students, GED completion and workforce and safety training.A national and state award-winning standout among Illinois community colleges, L&C was founded in 1970 and currently serves approximately 15,000 students annually. The college employs more than 660 employees and adds $369.4 million in regional income annually, which represents 4.7 percent of the region`s GRP.
The Godfrey Campus is unique, known for its beautiful, historic location on the grounds of the former Monticello College, the second oldest all-female college in the nation, founded in 1838. The campus features the Monticello Sculpture Gardens, a botanic garden which comprises 14 eye-catching sculptures and multiple fountains, and is a Signature Garden site for the Missouri Botanical Garden. The campus welcomes more than 200,000 visitors to campus every year.
The historic N.O. Nelson Campus, a former industrial complex in Edwardsville`s Leclaire neighborhood, is now home to the college`s Process Operations Technology and Instrumentation and Control Systems programs, as well as the St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab and the Leclaire Room, which is used for numerous community events. The campus is utilized by more than 1,500 students.
Lewis and Clark is dedicated to public engagement, from reducing the college`s carbon footprint and encouraging sustainable practices and education, to delivering affordable healthcare to underserved populations through a Mobile Health Unit and an interprofessional, federally funded Family Health Clinic - still the only nurse managed clinic operated by a community college.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lewis and Clark Community College cost?

Lewis and Clark Community College's tuition is approximately $9,632 for In-State students and $12,656 for Out-State students.

What sports does Lewis and Clark Community College offer?

Lewis and Clark Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Lewis and Clark Community College's ranking?

Lewis and Clark Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 4,125 students
In-state tuition: $9,632
Out-state tuition: $12,656
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.