More selective than 75% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose FLC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
FLC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, FLC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 505 | 605 |
| SAT math | 505 | 605 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
FLC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 505–605 | 505–605 | 18–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 500–630 | 480–590 | 16–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is FLC compared with other Colorado colleges?
FLC has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | 14% | 88% | — |
| 2 | Colorado College | 18% | 88% | $33,375 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 61% | 82% | $28,690 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | 46% | $11,900 |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | 77% | 36% | $17,296 |
| 6 | University of Denver | 78% | 76% | $36,131 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder | 78% | 74% | $25,346 |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at FLC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
FLC admissions questions
What is the FLC acceptance rate?
Fort Lewis College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,964 of 4,253 applicants were admitted.
Does FLC require the SAT or ACT?
Fort Lewis College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for FLC?
The middle 50% of Fort Lewis College enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1210 on the SAT and 18–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at FLC?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (815 of 3,964).
Is FLC getting harder to get into?
Fort Lewis College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fort Lewis College overview