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Fort Lewis College

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Location: Fort Lewis College

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Durango, Colorado 81301-3999

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Known for business — excellent value

Fort Lewis College is a public institution in Durango with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1084, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,349 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,339.

Established

1911

Mascot

Skyler the Skyhawk

Type

Public liberal arts college

Conference

NCAA at the Division II level as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC); as well as the Western

Division

Division II

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93%Acceptance

1084SAT Avg

3,070Students

14:1Student:Faculty

43%Grad Rate

$46,349Earnings 10yr

$17,339Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fort Lewis College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1084

Reading & WritingMid: 555

500630

MathMid: 530

480590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20

1624

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Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1084

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,670

Tuition (out-of-state)$20,798

Room & Board$13,390

Books & Supplies$1,240

Total Cost of Attendance$25,558

Average Net Price$17,339

Median Debt at Graduation$18,389

Monthly Payment (10yr)$195

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,272

$30–48K$17,612

$48–75K$19,105

$75–110K$16,703

$110K+$16,310

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,339

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (47)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

3,070

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

31%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Black 1%

Hispanic 15%

Two+ 12%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.1%

Freshman Retention62.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,352

8 Years$41,375

10 Years$46,349

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$35,000

Men

$43,600

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•History The first Fort Lewis army post was constructed in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, in 1878, and was relocated in 1880 to Hesperus, Colorado, on the southern slopes of the La Plata Mountains.
•In 1891, Fort Lewis was decommissioned and converted into a federal, off-reservation Indian boarding school.
•In 1911, the fort's property and buildings in Hesperus were transferred to the state of Colorado to establish an "agricultural and mechanic arts high school.
•The Fort Lewis high school expanded into a two-year college in the 1930s, and in 1948 it became Fort Lewis A M College, under the State Board of Agriculture's control.
•Here, FLC became a four-year institution, awarding its first baccalaureate degrees in 1964.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from CO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K

231 mi(400 min)

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

323 mi(560 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

355 mi(615 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABQ Albuquerque170 mi

DEN Denver248 mi

SLC Salt Lake City328 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1969 mi · ~56h 53m drive

New York, NY1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive

Hartford, CT1888 mi · ~54h 33m drive

Providence, RI1952 mi · ~56h 23m drive

Albany, NY1831 mi · ~52h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY1711 mi · ~49h 26m drive

Rochester, NY1638 mi · ~47h 19m drive

Buffalo, NY1572 mi · ~45h 25m drive

Philadelphia, PA1765 mi · ~50h 59m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1509 mi · ~43h 36m drive

Harrisburg, PA1673 mi · ~48h 20m drive

Newark, NJ1814 mi · ~52h 24m drive

Washington, DC1672 mi · ~48h 18m drive

Baltimore, MD1692 mi · ~48h 53m drive

Atlanta, GA1339 mi · ~38h 41m drive

Charlotte, NC1507 mi · ~43h 32m drive

Raleigh, NC1620 mi · ~46h 48m drive

Miami, FL1805 mi · ~52h 9m drive

Orlando, FL1644 mi · ~47h 30m drive

Tampa, FL1607 mi · ~46h 25m drive

Nashville, TN1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

New Orleans, LA1140 mi · ~32h 56m drive

Richmond, VA1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive

Chicago, IL1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive

Detroit, MI1358 mi · ~39h 14m drive

Minneapolis, MN926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

St. Louis, MO966 mi · ~27h 54m drive

Kansas City, MO732 mi · ~21h 9m drive

Indianapolis, IN1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive

Columbus, OH1351 mi · ~39h 2m drive

Cleveland, OH1422 mi · ~41h 5m drive

Milwaukee, WI1123 mi · ~32h 27m drive

Dallas, TX699 mi · ~20h 12m drive

Houston, TX886 mi · ~25h 36m drive

Austin, TX756 mi · ~21h 50m drive

San Antonio, TX765 mi · ~22h 6m drive

Los Angeles, CA623 mi · ~18h drive

San Francisco, CA797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

San Diego, CA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive

Seattle, WA1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive

Portland, OR953 mi · ~27h 32m drive

Denver, CO231 mi · ~6h 40m drive

Phoenix, AZ355 mi · ~10h 15m drive

Salt Lake City, UT323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Honolulu, HI3167 mi · ~91h 29m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Albuquerque (ABQ)170 miles

Rental car

255 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

340 min$204-340

Denver (DEN)248 miles

Rental car

372 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

496 min$298-496

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Fort Lewis College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award