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Lewis-Clark State College is a public undergraduate college located in Lewiston, Idaho. It was founded in 1893, and has an annual enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. The college offers over 83 degrees and is well-known for its Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, and Technical and programs.
[edit] Students and faculty
Over 3,500 students from over 30 different states and 20 different countries are enrolled at Lewis-Clark State College. Women outnumber men in the student body by five to three.
[edit] School reputation
Lewis-Clark State College has been ranked as one of the top public colleges in the West in the Comprehensive-Bachelor’s Degree categories – including No. 1 in 2002, 2005 & 2007 – by U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings of colleges and universities.
[edit] Sports
The school's sports teams are called the Warriors (women's teams are the Lady Warriors). They compete in the NAIA's Frontier Conference. The school's Baseball team has won a record 16 National Championships in the NAIA in the last 31 years.
[edit] Alumni
- Marvin Benard, major league baseball player, retired, San Francisco Giants
- Vic Darensbourg, Major League Baseball pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies system
- Jason Ellison, major league baseball player, Texas Rangers system
- Keith Foulke, major league baseball player, Oakland Athletics
- Bucky Jacobsen, major league baseball player, free agent
- Beau Mills, minor league baseball player, Cleveland Indians system
- Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times best-selling author of young adult fiction
- Brendan Ryan, major league baseball player, St. Louis Cardinals
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Coordinates: 46°24′43″N 117°01′35″W / 46.41185°N 117.02628°W / 46.41185; -117.02628
