At Fort Lewis College, learning starts with doing: it’s hands-on, personal, and powered by place.Located where the desert meets the Rockies in Durango, Colorado, our campus fuels curiosity and impact. As Colorado’s only public liberal arts college, we emphasize broad, interdisciplinary learning that sharpens critical thinking and adaptability.
Our faculty mentor and collaborate, bringing students into research, creative projects, and real-world problem-solving. Whether launching a business or conducting fieldwork, students graduate with more than a degree—they leave with experience, confidence, and connections.
And with some of the lowest tuition rates in the state, an FLC education is both accessible and invaluable.
Majors
Of tenured faculty have highest degree in their field
Programs in the Top 10 according to Schools.com
Average class size
Classes with fewer than 50 students
Student to faculty ratio
Campus residents
Miles of trails to hike and bike
World-class ski resorts within driving distance
FLC psychology students are using AI to uncover potential racial bias in UFC referee decisions, accelerating equity-focused student research through cutting-edge tools.
The three-year grant will support the launch and long-term success of a new Reconciliation Center at FLC, and builds on years of reconciliation work at FLC.
The Met collaborates with Fort Lewis College to uncover hidden histories in textiles.
In the last two years, EXCEL has funded 86 courses across 24 departments, impacting over 2,000 students.
FLC program honors nine Ute Mountain Ute graduates who are revitalizing their language and traditions through community-based teaching.