Our beautiful mountain campus in Durango, Colorado, inspires an active and friendly community. We offer transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, and creativity.
AISESTop 200 Collegesfor Indigenous Students
Princeton ReviewBest Green Colleges
U.S. News & World ReportTop Public Schoolsin the West
Majors
Of tenured faculty have highest degree in their field
Programs in the Top 10 according to Schools.com
Average class size
Classes with fewer than 50 students
Student to faculty ratio
Campus residents
Miles of trails to hike and bike
World-class ski resorts within driving distance
Check out Amazon Prime's series featuring FLC
Discover the magic of Fort Lewis College in "Episode One" of The College Tour, streaming on Amazon Prime and Roku!
Hosted by Amazing Race star Alex Boylan, this episode showcases ten incredible FLC students sharing their unique experiences. Explore the breathtaking Durango location, supportive community, and exceptional career preparation. Tune in to get inspired and start your journey with Fort Lewis College today!
The new classification highlights institutions that invest at least $2.5 million annually in research and development.
Few things bring people together like cooking a meal, sharing a table, and moving to the rhythm of familiar beats. At Fort Lewis College, students have been doing just that during Black History Month—connecting through food, music, and culture in celebrations that highlight both the richness of Black heritage and the intersections between different communities on campus.
Melissa Mount, vice president for advancement and CEO of the Fort Lewis College Foundation, has been recognized with the 2025 CASE District VI Chief Executive Leadership Award for her work in fundraising and institutional advancement.
Billie, (Education, '14; M.A. Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Education, '24), was recognized with the Milken Educator Award for her impact in New Mexico classrooms. At FLC, Billie enjoyed getting hands-on experience early on. "I wasn’t just learning about teaching—I was seeing it firsthand, working with students and figuring out what kind of teacher I wanted to be.”
A first-gen student who grew up in rural a rural Massachusetts town, Jess Savage credits the power of mentorship—with inspiring her life’s work.