FLC Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Fort Lewis College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
90.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Moderate | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into FLC and can I get accepted? The school has a 91% acceptance rate ranking it #18 in Colorado for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,817 out of 4,198 applicants were admitted making Fort Lewis College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent. Fort Lewis College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1010-1200Applicants Submitting SAT
54%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1010 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 610 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1200 |
| Average SAT Score | 1110 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College typically requires applicants to be in the top 59 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 910. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. The school ranks #9 in Colorado for highest average SAT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 1105 to 1200 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
| 1010 to 1105 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
| 915 to 1010 | Reach | 78%-86% |
| Less than 915 | Low | <78% |
FLC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-24Applicants Submitting ACT
62%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 21 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into FLC?
Admission data indicates that FLC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #11 in Colorado for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 62 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fort Lewis College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
| 18 to 21 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
| 15 to 18 | Reach | 78%-86% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <78% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.21Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Fort Lewis College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Fort Lewis College was 3.21 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in Colorado for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.21 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as FLC accepts 91% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 16% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 26% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
65% of Fort Lewis College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 32% |
| Top 50% of class | 65% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 35% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 8% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,537 | 1,661 | 4,198 |
| Accepted | 2,324 | 1,493 | 3,817 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 90% | 91% |
| Enrolled | 391 | 365 | 756 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 17% | 24% | 20% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
185Applicants have 185 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to FLC before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Fort Lewis College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127185 IPEDS survey data for Fort Lewis College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fort Lewis College prefer SAT or ACT?
54% of students submit their SAT scores to FLC. 62% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Fort Lewis College?
91% of those who apply are granted admission to FLC. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Fort Lewis College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1200. 54% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Fort Lewis College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 62% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
