Fort Lewis College Acceptance Rate
Durango, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,253
- Admitted
- 3,964
- Yield
- 20.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate has risen from 90.8% in 2014–15 to 93.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,439 to 4,253 (+74%) over that period.
Its 93.2% rate makes Fort Lewis College more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (94.7% for women vs 91.4% for men, a 3.3-point gap). Fort Lewis College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,439 | 2,215 | 90.8% | 779 |
| 2015–16 | 3,105 | 2,669 | 86% | 813 |
| 2016–17 | 4,164 | 3,836 | 92.1% | 776 |
| 2017–18 | 4,473 | 3,722 | 83.2% | 706 |
| 2018–19 | 4,198 | 3,817 | 90.9% | 756 |
| 2019–20 | 3,757 | 3,433 | 91.4% | 761 |
| 2020–21 | 3,497 | 3,200 | 91.5% | 813 |
| 2021–22 | 3,795 | 3,520 | 92.8% | 960 |
| 2022–23 | 4,942 | 4,496 | 91% | 853 |
| 2023–24 | 4,253 | 3,964 | 93.2% | 815 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,414 | 2,285 | 94.7% |
| Men | 1,827 | 1,669 | 91.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–630 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–24 | 11% |
How Fort Lewis College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate?
Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate is 93.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,964 admitted of 4,253 applicants).
Is Fort Lewis College test optional?
Fort Lewis College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College received 4,253 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,964.
What SAT score do you need for Fort Lewis College?
Admitted students at Fort Lewis College typically scored 500–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fort Lewis College getting harder to get into?
Fort Lewis College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 90.8% in 2014–15 to 93.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: fortlewis.edu/.