Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,260
Graduate Enrollment: 118
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.75%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 38.2%
Black: 0.9%
Hispanic: 13.3%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 34.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 11.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 0.7%
Black: 0.9%
Hispanic: 13.3%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 34.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 11.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 0.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,428
In-State tuition: $9,004Out-of-State tuition: $19,660
Estimated books and supplies: $1,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,012 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,714 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,528 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,714 (2022)
Average Family Income: $67,545 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,307 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 31.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,389 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $195 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,069 |
| $30k-48k | $13,458 |
| $48k-75k | $14,487 |
| $75k-110k | $17,583 |
| $110k+ | $19,687 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 44%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,389 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,905 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $8,795 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,950 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $28,071 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,300 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 41 | $21,477 | $159 | $23,785 ($1,982) | $34,200 ($2,850) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 30 | $28,450 | $269 | $56,175 ($4,681) | $73,037 ($6,086) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 25 | $16,250 | $172 | $21,489 ($1,791) | $40,521 ($3,377) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | $34,091 ($2,841) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 42 | $18,761 | $187 | $24,263 ($2,022) | $38,066 ($3,172) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 60 | $15,000 | $161 | $25,322 ($2,110) | $34,619 ($2,885) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Outdoor Education. | 12 | $23,731 ($1,978) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 19 | $15,417 | $159 | $27,308 ($2,276) | $36,977 ($3,081) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 18 | $34,532 ($2,878) | $58,151 ($4,846) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 60 | $20,264 | $190 | $25,632 ($2,136) | $31,887 ($2,657) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 20 | $17,592 | $191 | $23,490 ($1,958) | $36,506 ($3,042) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Geography and Cartography. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 38 | $19,213 | $198 | $26,928 ($2,244) | $32,059 ($2,672) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 28 | $16,500 | $175 | $24,742 ($2,062) | $34,095 ($2,841) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 26 | $14,615 | $141 | $25,360 ($2,113) | $33,966 ($2,831) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 83 | $20,500 | $209 | $30,893 ($2,574) | $52,714 ($4,393) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 | $21,500 | $204 | $47,392 ($3,949) | $58,502 ($4,875) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 22 | $46,976 ($3,915) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,962Full time faculty: 75%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,648,269 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $14,817,348 (2022)