# Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/fort-lewis-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,253 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,964 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 505–605 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 505–605 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,581 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,090 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $20,422 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $22,662 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $21,720 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,980 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $12,689 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,079 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 36% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,164 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,591 (FY2024) |

## What Fort Lewis College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 127185. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology