Durango, Colorado
FLC Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Fort Lewis College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
83.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into FLC and can I get accepted? The school has a 83% acceptance rate. Last year, 3,722 out of 4,473 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 average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 45 percent. Fort Lewis College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
83% are accepted,
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FLC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1100-1280Applicants Submitting SAT
22%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 570 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1100 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1280 |
| Average SAT Score | 1190 |
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 41 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1100 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 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1190 out of 1600. 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1190 to 1280 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 1100 to 1190 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 1010 to 1100 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 1010 | Low | <63% |
FLC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
20-25Applicants Submitting ACT
87%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
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 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 87 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fort Lewis College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >90% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg + | 83%-90% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg - | 76%-83% |
| 18 to 20 | Reach | 68%-76% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <68% |
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. If your high school grades are above the average 3.21 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as FLC accepts 83% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,658 | 1,815 | 4,473 |
| Accepted | 2,227 | 1,495 | 3,722 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 398 | 308 | 706 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 21% | 19% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2019Days left to Apply
12Applicants have 12 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2019.
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.
