Overview
Fort Lewis College is a public liberal arts institution based in Durango, Colorado. It is a designated Native American-serving institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The school permits qualified Native American students to attend tuition-free. Fort Lewis College houses three LEED Gold buildings, an Environmental Center, and a Media Center.
Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average Net Price:
$15,723
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1068
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,670 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,798 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
91%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,215
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,104
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,662
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$13434
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,104
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$15,717,527
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,093,535
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
36%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,482
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,100
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$177
Students receiving federal loans
35%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,882
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,022
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
4942
Students Applied
91%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
200
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | April 1 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1068
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,400
Total Number of Undergrads
3,308
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
41
Faculty Overview
0
100
72%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
60
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
49%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Skyhawks
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
175
Total Female Athletes
140
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
25
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Fort Lewis College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,400
Top 5 Cities
Denver
Albuquerque
Grand Junction
Phoenix
Fort Collins
Top 5 Employers
Fort Lewis College
Worldplay
Denver School District 9-R
Vantiv Integrated Payments
Colorado State University
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Education
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,100
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$177
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingDurango is a beautiful place!
Brittany from Thornton, CO
If you are in to rocks and other cool earth science subjects, Fort Lewis has one of the best geology programs in the nation!! I have learned so much in the three years I've been here for many reasons. Fort Lewis is located in Durango, which provides an amazing environment to study geology! We have field trips sometimes three times a week. That hands on experience is so beneficial for any career path you want to take. That field experience also looks great on any resume or job application. The teachers are also great in that they want nothing more than to help you succeed. They all have their PhDs (at least in the geology department). Not only to the professors know so much about geology as a whole, but also have specified in a certain area of geology which helps you learn more about each area with every new class you take.
Shannon from Durango, CO
Absolutely gorgeous view from campus. Durango is a great location for outdoorsy types. They seem to have everything one could ask for!
Natalie from Chico, CA
I absolutely love the small (I haven't experienced anything over 40, most are around 20 students) class sizes, the professors know me by name.
Michaela from Durango, CO
Great small school. Beneficial class sizes. And super chill.
Tyler from Durango, CO
I love Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado is a beautiful place with friendly people. Not only that, but the academic atmosphere is great, and so are the professors. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Larrissa from Durango, CO
If you are dedicated to advancing your knowledge then you are going to learn a lot. The professors all want the best for their students and care about what they are teaching. It is up to you whether you want to take advantage of it or not.
Amanda from Aurora, CO
This school offers my desired program!
Katrina from Bloomfield, NM
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