Fort Lewis College
PublicDurango, CO
Located in Durango, CO, Fort Lewis College is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,079 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. Among reported majors, Engineering, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $77,389/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: May 1, 2027
Confirm on Fort Lewis College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,568 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Fort Lewis College takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Fort Lewis College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Fort Lewis College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate?
Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Fort Lewis College?
Admitted students at Fort Lewis College typically score between 1010–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Fort Lewis College?
Admitted students at Fort Lewis College typically score between 18–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Fort Lewis College cost?
Fort Lewis College's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,030 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Fort Lewis College offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Fort Lewis College takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Fort Lewis College?
For 2024-25, Fort Lewis College's published tuition and required fees were $21,526 for out-of-state students and $9,958 for in-state students -- $11,568 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision May 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Fort Lewis College require students to live on campus?
No -- Fort Lewis College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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