Where education meets elevation

At Fort Lewis College, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Students dig into big ideas, connect with a close-knit community, and take full advantage of the landscapes that surround them.

Small class sizes mean students aren’t just another face in the crowd. They work closely with professors who are dedicated to teaching and invested in their futures. Faculty guide students through hands-on research, help them land internships, and support their next steps—whether that’s graduate school or a career with purpose.

Come take a tour. You’ll get a feel for campus, and we’ll give you a free day pass to Purgatory Mountain Resort.

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Meet some of our students

"Having the opportunity to become a published researcher is a huge step forward to apply to grad school or apply for [research] positions.”

Matt Young
Biology '24

"I’m trying to be a role model for the younger generation, showing it's possible to follow your dreams, get your education, and then come back to help your community or other tribal communities in need."

Camille Keith
Engineering '22

"I’ve always been very meek. By coming here and being involved in the Art and Design Department, I discovered that I’m much more powerful and capable than I ever thought I could be, which is truly nice."

Finley Oursler
Art Design '24

Carnegie Research badge for 2024-25
US News & World Report Ranking for Best Colleges - Best for Regional Colleges, West 2025 award.
US News & World Report Ranking for Best Colleges - Best for Regional Colleges, Public 2025 award.
Fulbright Top Producer badge for 2024-25
By the numbers
60+

academic
majors

100%

classes taught
by faculty

Top 10

producer of the Ph.Ds
in multiple fields

A student examining a tree in the Dolores River

Learn by doing

Turn your passion into action at Fort Lewis College. From exploring environmental conservation to developing quantum computing solutions, you’ll solve real problems. Through hands-on projects, you’ll turn classroom knowledge into practical experience, building critical thinking and problem-solving skills that employers value. This powerful mix of active learning and the Four Corners' unique culture and environment prepares you for an impactful career. 

 Learn outside

Conduct fieldwork in rivers and mountains across the region, like this biology student studying flora along the Dolores River.

Adventure with purpose

Here, adventure isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. While you’ll explore Durango’s amazing landscapes through backcountry trips and river expeditions, you’ll discover that every adventure has meaning. Students use these experiences to drive positive change, from delivering clean water to remote communities to advancing snow science research. This spirit of discovery and service to local and global communities defines an FLC education. 

Work hard, play hard 

Your classroom might have four walls—or 14,000-foot peaks. A student drops a cliff at Purgatory Resort, just 35 minutes from Fort Lewis College.

A skier doing a trick off of a snow-covered cliff, surrounded by pines