Fort Lewis College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,079 students.
About This School
Fort Lewis College is a public institution located in Durango, Colorado with approximately 3,079 undergraduate students enrolled. Fort Lewis College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,296 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $39,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Fort Lewis College (FLC) is a public liberal arts college in Durango, Colorado, and the only four-year and graduate studies institution in the Four Corners region. FLC's historical evolution spans its origins as a U.S. military fort, an Indian boarding school, and eventually a public college.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt ($9,000) and affordable net price are genuinely appealing, but a 43% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest many students struggle to finish — that's worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-college life in a stunning outdoor setting and have a clear plan to stay on track, but families should ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving so many students to leave.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,079 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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