Fort Lewis College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,524
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Durango, Colorado, FLC-Durango is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that FLC-Durango is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Fort Lewis College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, FLC-Durango emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at FLC-Durango is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at FLC-Durango is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at FLC-Durango do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,004

Cost of attendance at Fort Lewis College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,660

Cost of attendance at Fort Lewis College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Fort Lewis College received on average $13,606 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,606

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	371	47%	$4,463	$1,655,642
Other Federal Grant	371	47%	$4,537	$1,683,355
State Grant/Scholarships	522	66%	$12,322	$6,432,315
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	408	51%	$4,653	$1,898,546
Total Grant & Scholarships	736	93%	$13,606	$10,014,216

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fort Lewis College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fort Lewis College students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.6%.

44.1%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 50.0% 7 students
white 51.1% 205 students
unknown 66.7% 12 students
hispanic 42.3% 44 students
International Students 20.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 44.0% 33 students

Sport Conferences

Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fort Lewis College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fort Lewis College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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