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Fort Lewis College is located in Durango, Colorado, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The college was established in 1911 with the abandonment of the US Army post Fort Lewis. This college enrolls more than 3,000 students each year and offers its students academic majors, minors and certificates in various study areas including art, business administration and mountain studies.
The athletic teams in the college are known as the Skyhawks. The women of the college participate in sports such as basketball, golf, softball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and cross country, while the men are involved in sports including football, basketball, soccer, cross country and golf. The students publish a weekly newspaper called the Independent Newspaper on campus and also operate a radio station on campus called KDUR Radio.
The main campus of Fort Lewis is in Durango, CO (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Fort Lewis offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Fort Lewis does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 573. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Fort Lewis offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 3,928 enrolled students.
Fort Lewis makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Fort Lewis belong to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
General Phone: (970) 247-7010
http://www.fortlewis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 260 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Business and Management | 194 | business, accounting |
| Science | 78 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 47 | exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 33 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Lewis in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 699 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Fort Lewis had a total enrollment of 3,928 students (3,717 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 67% |
| New Mexico | 9% |
| Arizona | 7% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Fort Lewis offers campus housing for 1,391 of its 3,717 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Durango, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,433 | 2,073 | 60% | 800 | 39% |
| Men | 1,687 | 1,072 | 64% | 435 | 41% |
| Women | 1,746 | 1,001 | 57% | 365 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 573 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 29% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,196 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,512 |
| Room and board | $ 7,170 |
| Room charge | $ 3,842 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,328 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,098 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Lewis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135300)
Fort Lewis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $70,715 | 8 | $67,636 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $60,935 | 22 | $51,795 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $52,373 | 30 | $44,213 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 15 | $34,824 | 17 | $34,947 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $56,650 | 79 | $46,692 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 67 | 169 |
| Football | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Track | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 47 | 71 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fort Lewis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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