What Fort Lewis costs
Fort Lewis College charges $9,958 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $4,979 a semester, and $21,526 a year for students from other states, about $10,763 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,030 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,766 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Fort Lewis College takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Fort Lewis
For fall 2024, Fort Lewis College received 4,986 applications and admitted 3,854 students, and 751 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1010 and 1210.
What Fort Lewis students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Fort Lewis College (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 57 |
| Business / Commerce | 55 |
| Environmental Studies | 35 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 |
| Public Health | 24 |
| Fine / Studio Arts | 24 |
| Sociology | 20 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Fort Lewis
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- United States Air Force Academy, USAF Academy, Colorado: 4,114 undergraduates
- Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho: 44,397 undergraduates
- St Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota: 3,093 undergraduates
- Colgate University, Hamilton, New York: 3,180 undergraduates
- South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: 2,934 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate? 77.3% for fall 2024: 3,854 of 4,986 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Fort Lewis College? $9,958 a year for in-state students and $21,526 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Fort Lewis College part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Fort Lewis College about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Fort Lewis College? About 3,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Fort Lewis College students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1010–1210.
What is the campus setting at Fort Lewis College? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fort Lewis College (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Fort Lewis College
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
