Fort Lewis College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Fort Lewis College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

93.2%

Admission Difficulty for Fort Lewis College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at FLC is 93.2%. Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into FLC and can you get accepted?

Fort Lewis College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,964 out of the 4,253 who applied were admitted.

Fort Lewis College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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93% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Fort Lewis College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1100 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

FLC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Fort Lewis College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into FLC are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as FLC accepts 93% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at FLC is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #14 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since FLC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Fort Lewis College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	12.39%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	11.76%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	15.76%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.02%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.92%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	21.95%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	5.99%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.21%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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FLC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Fort Lewis College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

980-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT

24%

SAT Scores for Fort Lewis College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	480
Composite 25th Percentile	980

SAT Scores for Fort Lewis College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	630
Math 75th Percentile	590
Composite 75th Percentile	1220
Average SAT Score	1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Fort Lewis College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at FLC is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1220. Students who get into Fort Lewis College score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. FLC ranks #11 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. FLC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Fort Lewis College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1100, you have around a 93% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Fort Lewis College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220 and Above	Good	>96%
1100 to 1220	Avg +	93%-96%
980 to 1100	Avg -	87%-93%
860 to 980	Reach	79%-87%
Less than 860	Low	<79%

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FLC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

16-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

11%

ACT Scores for Fort Lewis College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	15
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	16

ACT Scores for Fort Lewis College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	23
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	24
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into FLC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to FLC is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 24. The school ranks #15 in Colorado for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fort Lewis College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Fort Lewis College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into FLC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 93% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 24 ACT score.

Fort Lewis College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>96%
20 to 24	Avg +	93%-96%
16 to 20	Avg -	87%-93%
12 to 16	Reach	79%-87%
Less than 12	Low	<79%

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High School Class Rank

68% of Fort Lewis College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Fort Lewis College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	12%
Top 25% of class	28%
Top 50% of class	68%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fort Lewis College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,414	1,827	4,253
Accepted	2,285	1,669	3,964
Acceptance Rate	95%	91%	93%
Enrolled	420	392	815
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	23%	21%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 41 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fort Lewis College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fort Lewis College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fort Lewis College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fort Lewis College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Fort Lewis College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.3 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1100 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.