Fort Lewis College

1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO
4-year
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Questions and Answers about Fort Lewis College

Olivia C.
1 year ago
What are the different clubs that Fort Lewis College offers?
Kaylee U.
2 years ago
Is there a snowboarding team/club available at Fort Lewis College?

Majors offered at Fort Lewis College

Biggest majors
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Academics at Fort Lewis College

1010-1200
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
18-24
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
Selectivity
Least Selective (91% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Public 4-year institution
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Common careers for Fort Lewis College students

Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary

General / Operations Manager77k
Financial Controller75k
Operations Manager70k
Project Engineer70k
Mechanical Engineer58k
Business Development Associate54k
Staff Accountant54k
Based on 1,617 student responses
49kAvg. Early Career Pay
80.8kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
57%in High-Meaning careers
19%in STEM careers

Net price of attending Fort Lewis College

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Student reviews of Fort Lewis College

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100% of students

Known for

LGBTQ+ friendly
Awesome study spaces and libraries
Access to outdoor activities
Diverse and Inclusive
Beautiful campus
James Hooley
Gardening
Softball

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I appreciate my professors making themselves available during off-hours and responding to digital communications quickly. Some of my ratings of "good" reflect categories that don't pertain to me too much as a non-traditional older student. I didn't dine with other students, I live at home, and not in a dorm room, so I can't adequately evaluate those categories. I appreciate that my younger counterparts enjoyed maybe my voice of experience just from simply having lived longer. And I really appreciate my younger counterparts assisting me with various software programs and other technology-related issues. Everyone is truly very helpful to everyone else. It's not just that the professors want you to succeed, but your classmates do too, and they most definitely help with that goal of success.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

That even after I provided adequate documentation illustrating residency in Colorado for longer than one year, I was still going to be classified as "out-of-state" for tuition purposes, so I elected to not attend the following semester.

Alyssa Strough
Hiking And Backpacking
Rock Climbing
Camping
Reading + 4 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

Since it is a smaller school, the professors really take the time to get to know every student to ensure they receive a quality education. Instructors are available to students and they remind students of that constantly. They really want you to succeed here.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

I do not enjoy the misconceptions about this school that students have, especially in the Adventure Education major. Fort Lewis was given the name "Fort Leisure" and a lot of students think that it will be a walk in the park; that is not the case.

Lily Burton
Hiking And Backpacking
Biking And Cycling
Water Skiing
Baking + 6 others

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

My favorite thing about Fort Lewis is that most of the professors I have had have been very accommodating and friendly. I have created a close bond with a number of my professors and they all have shown me their passion and showed that they are there to help students succeed. I also really like the wide range of classes that the Fort offers. I have taken some very interesting classes not related to my major and I have really enjoyed them.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

I found the dorm layouts that the school provided misleading. When I signed up for housing I chose based on price, but the picture and description provided gave me an expectation that was completely turned around once I arrived at campus which was very disappointing. Another thing I didn't like was the way my schedule was put together. The way my advisor put together my schedule in the fall forced me to take all pre-requisites my second semester making it not enjoyable.

Tiffany Hood
Photography and Photo Editing
Art

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

It is open and considerate of everyone there. Very outdoorsy and fun to be at with many opportunities to get hands-on learning and experiences for future jobs.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Parking spaces are small and it can be hard to find classrooms.

Kendra Billie
Hiking And Backpacking
Running
Cooking
Gaming + 12 others

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

I love the community and specifically how small it is, it is easier to make connections with many other students and the staff!

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

So far, there is nothing to note! The college is great.

Josh LaFontaine
Running
Crocheting
Writing

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

Fort Lewis College is a place that genuinely cares about the students and their mental well-being. There are a lot of people who support and accept people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, and culture. There is zero tolerance for homophobia, discrimination, and criticism.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

No comment.

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