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Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado · Public

93%acceptance rate
980–1220SAT middle 50%
16–24ACT middle 50%
$16,074average net price, in-state

Fort Lewis College admitted 93% of 4,241 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 980–1220 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 43% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Fort Lewis College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
May 1, 2027

The application fee is $40, and Fort Lewis College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Fort Lewis College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Fort Lewis College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Fort Lewis College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Race or ethnicity
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.36 GPA.

  • 4.015%
  • 3.75–3.9915%
  • 3.50–3.7416%
  • 3.25–3.4913%
  • 3.00–3.2415%
  • 2.50–2.9920%
  • 2.00–2.495%
  • Under 2.00.1%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $28,412 in-state and $39,540 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,074 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$17,272
  • $30–48k$17,612
  • $48–75k$19,105
  • $75–110k$16,703
  • $110k+$16,310

Quick answers

What is Fort Lewis College’s acceptance rate?

Fort Lewis College admitted 93% of applicants: 3,954 of 4,241 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).

When is Fort Lewis College’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due May 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Fort Lewis College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 980 to 1220, with a median around 1100. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Fort Lewis College’s application fee?

The application fee is $40 for 2026–27, and Fort Lewis College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Fort Lewis College have supplemental essays?

No. Fort Lewis College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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