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!
This month’s Durango local business spotlight features Durango Outdoor Exchange, founded by our very own, Chase and Jen LaCroix. Proud to see Skyhawks making a difference in our community!
FLC Alumni Owned Businesses Durango Outdoor Exchange
This year, 11 Tribal Water Media fellows participated in the Tribal Water Media Fellowship Showcase. The fellowship provides students with the resources and opportunity to conduct their own research and create a multimedia project centered around water usage, water infrastructure, and desert communities.
Just four years after graduating from FLC, Claire Stellick is now working as a hydrologist exploring Utah’s backcountry—often on a snowmobile or skis—in a career that combines science, adventure, and environmental stewardship.
Fort Lewis College, funded by a $522,000 National Institutes of Health grant, is developing data-driven outreach programs to support Native American and Latinx populations in southern Colorado.
The award acknowledges FLC’s membership in the FirstGen FORWARD Network with the Center for First Generation Student Success.