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A top-ranked education in an unparalleled setting

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At Fort Lewis College, education goes beyond the classroom. It’s shaped by a close-knit community, top-tier academics, and an unmatched location in the Southwest.

Fort Lewis College awards and national recognition

U.S. News & World Report college rankings

We don’t just say Fort Lewis College is one of the best, the . FLC consistently ranks among the top colleges in the West for academics, affordability, and student success:

Why Fort Lewis College stands out

  • Affordability – A high-quality education at a fraction of the cost of most U.S. colleges.
  • – A welcoming, minority-majority campus community.
  • Faculty excellence – Small classes taught by passionate professors, not graduate assistants.
  • Outdoor access – 2.3 million acres of public lands, 13 national parks, and world-class skiing at your doorstep.
  • Sustainability – A deep commitment to preserving the environment we call home.

Explore what makes Fort Lewis College one of the best value colleges in the West and come see us in person!

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 Native American Tuition Waiver

FLC awards more bachelor's degrees to Native American and Alaska Native students each year than any other four-year school as one of 13 "Native American-serving, non-Tribal" institutions nationwide.

The Native American Tuition Waiver is central to the role we play, and we advocate passionately for federal lawmakers' continued support in honoring the agreement.

Learn about the NATW

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 Campus Environment


Fort Lewis College, situated on a 247-acre campus at 6,872 feet, combines academic innovation with outdoor adventure. Students enjoy:

  • A vibrant local culture and the Outdoor Pursuits program for adventure travel and gear.
  • An eco-friendly campus with significant energy from solar and wind, plus extensive xeriscaping.
  • On-campus facilities like a climbing wall, disc golf, and over 51 student organizations.
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 The FLC Classroom

A hallmark of FLC is our class size. 57% of classes at FLC have fewer than 19 students which is our average class size. The student-to-faculty ratio across all departments is 13:1.

With a focus on experiential learning across 59 majors, you’ll learn the practical application of your studies through field schools, internships, original research, and other hands-on learning opportunities.

Student diversity
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52%

Students of color

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166

Tribes & Alaska Native villages represented

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43%

First-generation students

47%

Students are from Colorado

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US states are represented

20

Countries are represented

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58%

Reduction in campus carbon emission

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47%

Students living on campus

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100+

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Academics
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19

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60+

Undergraduate majors

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98%

Faculty with terminal degrees

Student diversity

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52%

Students of color

Student diversity

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166

Tribes & Alaska Native villages represented

Student diversity

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43%

First-generation students

Student diversity

47%

Students are from Colorado

Student diversity

47

US states are represented

Student diversity

20

Countries are represented

Campus

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58%

Reduction in campus carbon emission

Campus

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47%

Students living on campus

Campus

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100+

Student groups

Academics

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19

Average class size

Academics

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60+

Undergraduate majors

Academics

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98%

Faculty with terminal degrees