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Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO · Public · Distant town · Website

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Admission rate
77%
Accessible
Average net price
$20,090
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings
$49,164
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Fort Lewis College is a public college in Durango, CO with 3,079 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1111 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,090 per year ($20,422 for families earning under $30,000). 36% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,164 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
77%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
4,253
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,964
Fall 2023
Yield
21%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing505–605
200800
SAT Math505–605
200800
ACT Composite18–26
136

What Fort Lewis College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankRequired
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$27,581
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$10,588
Out-of-state tuition
$22,564

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$20,422
  • $30–48k$22,662
  • $48–75k$21,720
  • $75–110k$22,980
  • $110k+$12,689

Get a personal estimate with Fort Lewis College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
36%
Freshman retention
66%
Median earnings
$49,164
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$16,591
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
3,079
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
39%
  • White43%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Black2%
  • Asian1%

Fort Lewis College FAQ

What is Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate?+

Fort Lewis College admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Fort Lewis College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 505–605 on SAT Reading and Writing and 505–605 on SAT Math; the average total is 1111.

What ACT score do you need for Fort Lewis College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–26.

Is Fort Lewis College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Fort Lewis College?+

In Fall 2023, 4,253 students applied to Fort Lewis College and 3,964 were admitted; 815 enrolled.

Does Fort Lewis College consider legacy status?+

No. Fort Lewis College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Fort Lewis College require an essay?+

Fort Lewis College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Fort Lewis College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $27,581 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,090.

What is Fort Lewis College's graduation rate?+

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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