1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301

Founded in 1911, Fort Lewis college is a public liberal arts college that focuses solely on undergraduate education. This Durango, Colorado, college offers nearly 100 majors, minors, certificates, and special academic programs.

The mission of Fort Lewis College is "to offer accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world."

The multicultural community of Durango, Colorado is home to about 45,000 people and was ranked by Outside magazine as one of the Top 40 College Towns in the nation.

Fort Lewis College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Quick Facts:

Fort Lewis College is named after a 19th-century military post.

Campus elevation is 6,872 feet.

About one in three students live on campus in residential halls or apartments.

More than 70 student clubs and organizations offer extracurricular activities for students.

Students can engage in visual and performing arts, campus media, and student leadership programs.

The Skyhawks varsity athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division II and include basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Fort Lewis College club sports include baseball, cycling, skiing, wrestling, and more.

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