FLC Admission Requirements

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FLC Admission Overview

FLC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year FLC admitted 77.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1210 / ACT 18-26. FLC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FLC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FLC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

High

Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The FLC acceptance rate is 77.3%. Last year, 3,854 of 4,986 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

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

FLC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Fort Lewis College typically 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. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FLC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at FLC typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. FLC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #14 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Fort Lewis College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

FLC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 505
Math 505
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 605
Math 605
Composite 1210

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at FLC typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. FLC ranks #10 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

FLC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Fort Lewis College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210+	Above 75th	>86%
1110 to 1210	Avg +	77%-86%
1010 to 1110	Avg -	64%-77%
Below 1010	Below mid-50	<64%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

FLC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 18
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at FLC typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 18–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. FLC places #12 among colleges in Colorado for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to FLC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Fort Lewis College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>86%
22 to 26	Avg +	77%-86%
18 to 22	Avg -	64%-77%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<64%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Fort Lewis College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,852	2,130	4,986
Accepted	2,212	1,640	3,854
Acceptance Rate	78%	77%	77%
Enrolled	397	353	751
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	22%	19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Fort Lewis College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

FLC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025