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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Fort Lewis College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

93
%
Acceptance rate
3.33
Average High School GPA
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Fort Lewis College?

93%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Fort Lewis accepted 93% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,241 people applied and 3,954 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2285 / 2414 (95%)
Men
1669 / 1827 (91%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Fort Lewis College:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Fort Lewis College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Fort Lewis College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Fort Lewis considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Fort Lewis College?

3.33
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Fort Lewis College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
15%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
20%
2.00-2.49
5%

Fort Lewis is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

11%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Fort Lewis College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
August 10
Application notification

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