A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FLC are mainly White with a sizeable American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
25%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 24% more female students than male students enrolled at Fort Lewis College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FLC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,517
|
| Women |
1,883
|
FLC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 62% of the student body residing outside of Colorado or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
38%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127185 IPEDS survey data for Fort Lewis College.