Fort Lewis College is a small public liberal arts college and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges nestled between the Rocky Mountains and canyon country in Durango, Colorado. The college is famous for its outdoor activities as well as a relatively notable academic program.
Of the almost 5,000 students attending Fort Lewis College, some are Native American. The college's creation was part of a treaty agreement in 1911 when the region's Indian tribes ceded land to the federal government. In exchange for the land, the government promised that Fort Lewis College would offer qualified Native Americans tuition-free education in perpetuity.
Fort Lewis College strives to offer academic, cultural, and service programs. Students can choose from 86 academic specialties in creating an individualized educational experience.
In addition to academics, Fort Lewis College offers cultural, athletic, and professional programs:
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 37% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,692 | $ 13,700 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,862 | $ 12,870 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 830 | $ 830 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,573 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 5,609 | 30% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,828 | 14% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,298 | 39% | |
Any Aid: |
67% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 26% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 458, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 91% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 23 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
