Fort Lewis College
Founded 1911
President Tom Stritikus (President)
Fees USD 8,128
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Rural
Fort Lewis College (FLC) is a public liberal arts college founded in 1911 in Durango, Colorado, on a high mesa above the Animas River with stunning views of the San Juan Mountains. Unique among US public colleges for offering free tuition to all federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native students (all 573 tribes). FLC enrolls 3,500 students and is known for outdoor recreation, environmental studies, and Southwest studies programs.
Programs and Distinctive Features
- Free Native American Tuition — Free tuition for all enrolled members of federally recognized tribes
- Outdoor Recreation Industry — Unique program in collaboration with the outdoor recreation capital of Colorado
- Environmental Studies — Field research in the San Juan Mountains and Four Corners region
- Southwest Studies — Native American and Southwestern culture programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~79% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,128 | Free for Native American students