Hats off, Class of 2026!

You did it. The long nights, hard work, big ideas, and unforgettable moments brought you here. Join us as we celebrate the Fort Lewis College Class of 2026 and get ready for Commencement.

wo graduates wearing caps and academic regalia standing together at an outdoor commencement ceremony, with medals, cords, and stoles visible and a crowd and mountains in the background.

Fort Lewis College – Durango, Colorado

Undergraduate research. Fieldwork across the Four Corners. A degree built for impact.

Nationally recognized. Publicly focused.

Fort Lewis College earns national recognition for what happens in and beyond the classroom. Designated a Carnegie Research College, named a Best Regional College by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, and a *Fulbright Top Producer, FLC pairs access, research, and public liberal arts education in Durango, Colorado.

Carnegie Research badge for 2024-25
US News & World Report Ranking for Best Colleges - Regional Colleges West 2026 award
Fulbright Top Producer badge for 2024-25
Princeton Review Best Colleges 2026 badge

A serious education without the price tag.

The education is rigorous. The outcomes are real. At Fort Lewis College, access and excellence go hand in hand.

#1 most affordable four-year college in Colorado
40% less student loan debt than the national average

Serious academics. Extraordinary place.

Learn about Durango
95% of students engage in undergrad research
Top 10 producer of Ph.D's in multiple fields
100% of classes are taught by faculty—not TAs