- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 505–605 reading and writing, 505–605 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–26 composite
- Average net price: $16,074 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Fort Lewis College reviews each application.
Fort Lewis College GPA requirements
Fort Lewis College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Fort Lewis College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Fort Lewis College acceptance rate
Fort Lewis College admitted 3,854 of 4,986 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fort Lewis College is a public 4-year college in Durango, Colorado, with 3,392 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Fort Lewis College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 505 | 550 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 505 | 550 | 605 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1111 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Fort Lewis College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Fort Lewis College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,074 a year at Fort Lewis College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lewis College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Fort Lewis College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,854 of 4,986 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Fort Lewis College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Fort Lewis College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fort Lewis College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Fort Lewis College?
A lot: Fort Lewis College requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Fort Lewis College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Fort Lewis College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Fort Lewis College students have?
The middle 50% of Fort Lewis College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 505–605 in reading and writing and 505–605 in math; ACT composite 18–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Fort Lewis College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Fort Lewis College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Fort Lewis College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,074 a year at Fort Lewis College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Fort Lewis College if a parent went there?
No. Fort Lewis College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Fort Lewis College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fort Lewis CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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