FLC at a glance

Durango as seen from FLC campus

FLC is an amazing place to receive an education—from our students to their studies, from our campus to our place in the Southwest.

Out of Western regional colleges, public schools, and value schools, U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of the best! We are frequently mentioned in top college lists for qualities like:

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 Native American Tuition Waiver

FLC awards more bachelor's degrees to Native American and Alaska Native students each year than any other four-year school as one of 13 "Native American-serving, non-Tribal" institutions nationwide.

The Native American Tuition Waiver is central to the role we play, and we advocate passionately for federal lawmakers' continued support in honoring the agreement.

Learn about the NATW

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 Campus Environment


Fort Lewis College, situated on a 247-acre campus at 6,872 feet, combines academic innovation with outdoor adventure. Students enjoy:

  • A vibrant local culture and the Outdoor Pursuits program for adventure travel and gear.
  • An eco-friendly campus with significant energy from solar and wind, plus extensive xeriscaping.
  • On-campus facilities like a climbing wall, disc golf, and over 51 student organizations.
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 The FLC Classroom

A hallmark of FLC is our class size. 57% of classes at FLC have fewer than 19 students which is our average class size. The student-to-faculty ratio across all departments is 13:1.

With a focus on experiential learning across 59 majors, you’ll learn the practical application of your studies through field schools, internships, original research, and other hands-on learning opportunities.

Student diversity
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54%

Students of color

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113

Tribes & Alaska Native villages represented

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44%

First-generation students

47%

Students are from Colorado

49

US states are represented

12

Countries are represented

Campus
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58%

Reduction in campus carbon emission

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46%

Students living on campus

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100+

Student groups

Academics
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19

Average class size

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59

Undergraduate majors

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75%

Full-time faculty

Student diversity

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54%

Students of color

Student diversity

Group of people icon
113

Tribes & Alaska Native villages represented

Student diversity

Graduation cap icon
44%

First-generation students

Student diversity

47%

Students are from Colorado

Student diversity

49

US states are represented

Student diversity

12

Countries are represented

Campus

Plant held in hand icon
58%

Reduction in campus carbon emission

Campus

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46%

Students living on campus

Campus

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100+

Student groups

Academics

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19

Average class size

Academics

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59

Undergraduate majors

Academics

Five people icon
75%

Full-time faculty