Fort Lewis College
An unforgettable college adventure awaits you at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Here, you're sure to find your home away from home in our vibrant outdoor community with numerous clubs, organizations, cultural centers, and sports teams. At FLC you will find small class sizes, dedicated professors, and adventure around every corner. FLC is a majority-minority, Native-serving, public liberal arts college. There’s a place for you here at Fort Lewis College.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Candidates for admission at Fort Lewis College are reviewed based on their high school GPA, courses taken, and general academic performance. The minimum GPA for admission consideration is a 2.0. Admission to Fort Lewis College is test-optional. Students may choose to submit ACT and/or SAT scores for consideration, but they are not required.
The application fee is $40 (financial assistance is available for those who qualify).
The application fee is $40 (financial assistance is available for those who qualify).
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Additional information
Applicants will automatically be considered for all FLC merit scholarships. Students are also encouraged to apply for other institutional scholarships through the FLC Foundation and various academic departments. Fort Lewis College offers a tuition waiver to enrolled citizens, or the children of an enrolled citizen of an American Indian Tribal Nation or Alaska Native Village recognized by the US Federal Government. Learn more about scholarships, including the FLC Colorado Equity Scholarship, the New Mexico Reciprocal Scholarship, the Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship, and athletics scholarships on our website. For more information about financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid website.
Visit us
We offer a variety of opportunities for you to visit campus, from general tours to events designed just for you. Come to campus in person so you can see the mountains in every direction, feel the sunshine on your face, meet faculty, students, and staff, and get answers to all your questions. Take a tour of our beautiful campus, attend one of our events, and get the inside scoop on travel, lodging, and adventure in Durango, Colorado so you can make the most of your visit.
"The small class sizes and accessibility to professors have provided me with extraordinary support as a first-generation college student. Their support has been phenomenal in earning my undergraduate degree."