Fort Lewis College
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
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 |
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1068
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,400
Total Number of Undergrads
3,308
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
60
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Skyhawks
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Denver
Albuquerque
Grand Junction
Phoenix
Fort Collins
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,400
What Students Are Saying
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
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