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About Fort Lewis College

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Fort Lewis College is a public liberal arts college in Durango, CO, known for its native american serving, small public college, and tuition free for natives. With an acceptance rate of 91%, Fort Lewis College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 853 students each year. Fort Lewis College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Fort Lewis College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,251 per year; the sticker price of $36,626 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Fort Lewis College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%
Overall Accept Rate
1160
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Fort Lewis College

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Fort Lewis College offers a tuition waiver for enrolled members of federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native tribes, which is one of the most generous programs of its kind in the country. If you qualify, contact the Native American Center early in the process to make sure your documentation is in order before you apply.
Essay Strategy
Fort Lewis sits at 6,500 feet above Durango with direct access to mountains, rivers, and trails, so if outdoor recreation, environmental work, or adventure sports are part of your life, weave that into your application materials to show a genuine fit with the campus culture and location.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Fort Lewis College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$37k/yr$18.6k
30k-48k~$37k/yr$17.0k
48k-75k~$37k/yr$19.5k
75k-110k~$37k/yr$19.5k
110k+~$37k/yr$13.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

43%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,951
Undergrad Enrollment
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