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Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College is a medium, public institution located in Durango, co. Founded in 1911, Fort Lewis College offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 3,113 undergraduates
cost $9,212 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Fort Lewis College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 91.0%
SAT score average 1147
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.36
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fort Lewis College is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Sociology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,212
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,554
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,016
Cost of attendance* $27,022
Average financial aid package $20,639
Estimated cost $6,383 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,724
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,554
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,016
Cost of attendance* $37,534
Average financial aid package $20,639
Estimated cost $16,895 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Fort Lewis College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,113, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

3,425

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
20%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Fort Lewis College, students love their KDUR - Campus/community radio. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301-3999
phone 970-247-7010
address fortlewis.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Kdur - campus/community radio

Environmental center

Student union productions

Dance co-motion

Master plan ministries

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Fort Lewis College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Fort Lewis College?

Fort Lewis College is located in Durango, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Fort Lewis College? 

The acceptance rate for Fort Lewis College is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Fort Lewis College?

The average high school GPA for Fort Lewis College students was 3.36.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Fort Lewis College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Fort Lewis College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $108,088.

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