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The main campus of Fort Lewis is in Durango, Colorado (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 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 458 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more. Students attending Fort Lewis come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Fort Lewis had 3,946 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. 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
Admissions Phone: (970) 247-7184
Financial Aid Phone: (970) 247-7142
http://www.fortlewis.edu
Fort Lewis awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 292 | English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, humanities, anthropology, interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, ... |
| Business And Management | 157 | business, accounting |
| Science | 70 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 47 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 45 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 40 | exercise science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Lewis in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 697 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Fort Lewis had a total enrollment of 3,946 students (3,774 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 71% |
| New Mexico | 8% |
| Arizona | 5% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Fort Lewis offers campus housing for 1,415 of its 3,774 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,765 | 2,042 | 74% | 910 | 45% |
| Men | 1,482 | 1,104 | 74% | 509 | 46% |
| Women | 1,283 | 938 | 73% | 401 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 458 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (970) 247-7184
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,692 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,700 |
| Room and board | $ 6,524 |
| Room charge | $ 3,258 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,902 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,534 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Lewis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (970) 247-7142
Fort Lewis has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $60,898 | 13 | $57,089 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $52,952 | 23 | $47,325 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $45,160 | 29 | $41,657 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $41,564 | 24 | $35,125 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $50,831 | 89 | $43,614 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 59 | 160 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Track | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 43 | 69 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
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
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 10% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (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% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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