Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College Overview

Fort Lewis College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Durango, Colorado. Fort Lewis College was founded in 1911 and now enrolls around 3,308 students a year, including 3,229 undergrads. Fort Lewis College provides on-campus housing for up to 1,481 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 70% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Fort Lewis College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Fort Lewis College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Fort Lewis College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Fort Lewis College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Fort Lewis College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Fort Lewis College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by September 15.

Is Fort Lewis College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Fort Lewis College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Fort Lewis College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Fort Lewis College. Around 91% of applicants get into Fort Lewis College each year. Out of 3,757 applications received in 2021, 3,433 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Fort Lewis College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 62% of students who start at Fort Lewis College return the next year.Fort Lewis College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 42%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Fort Lewis College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Fort Lewis College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Fort Lewis College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $12.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Fort Lewis College spends about $6,769 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Fort Lewis College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Fort Lewis College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $19,429 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Fort Lewis College. Based on this information, how does Fort Lewis College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Fort Lewis College a good school for you?

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Where is Fort Lewis College Located?

Fort Lewis College is located in the small town setting of Durango, Colorado.

If you want to see Fort Lewis College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 160 and U.S. 550 to Durango, or book a flight to the nearest airport, La Plata County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Fort Lewis College and Durango are like without leaving home.

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