Accreditation and consumer information for FLC

Fort Lewis College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Our accreditation is reviewed every ten years through a process that includes a self-study and a peer evaluation.

As part of this accreditation, we provide easy access to information about our institution for students, families, employees, and loan borrowers. The links below offer consumer information to help you make informed decisions about your education.

Student achievement data

Graduation rates

Graduation Rates (First Time Full Time Degree Seeking Students)

Fall Cohort 4 Year Grad Rate 6 Year Grad Rate
2009 18.02% 40.08%
2010 24.48% 44.97%
2011 21.15% 39.94%
2012 25.5% 43.3%
2013 27.5% 41.0%
2014 29.4% 42.1%
2015 30.1% 43.9%
2016 26.9% 38.8%
2017 30.2% 43.1%
2018 33.7% 40.0%

Retention rates

Retention Rates (First Time Full Time Degree Seeking Students)

Fall Cohort Retention Rate
2014 62.60%
2015 65.35%
2016 58.36%
2017 61.9%
2018 62.0%
2019 68.0%
2020 54.4%
2021 60.0%
2022 62.8%
2023 65.8%

Licensure exam pass rates

Licensure Exam Pass Rates (n<5 removed)

Testing Period: SEP-2019 to AUG-2020
Test Name % Pass
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 83.33
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 50
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 66.67
Elem Ed: Content Knowledge (5018/0018) 73.91
Elem Ed: Content Knowledge (5018/0018) 75.76
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 73.68
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 80.65
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 91.18
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 65.22
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 84.21
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 82.14
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 93.75
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 86.36
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 73.68
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 80
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 84.85
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 73.08
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 78.95
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 71.43
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 88.57
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 80
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 87.5
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 100
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 77.78
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 100
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 71.43
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161/0161) 50
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161/0161) 100
Music: Content Knowledge (5113/0113) 80
Music: Content Knowledge (5113/0113) 80
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 80
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 100
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 87.5
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 100
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 88.89
Testing Period: SEP-2021 AUG-2024
Test Name % Pass
Art: Content and Analysis (5135/0135) 75
Ed Leadership: Admin and Supervision (5412/0412) 93.88
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 58.62
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Math (5903/0903) 85.94
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Sci (5905/0905) 86.67
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Soc Std (5904/0904) 89.83
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 92.31
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 90.91
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 100
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 85
English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362/0362) 78.57
General Science (5436/0436) 60
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 75
Mathematics (5165/0165) 66.67
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161/0161) 80
Music: Content Knowledge (5113/0113) 33.33
Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091/0091) 66.67
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 90.91
Special Ed: Core Knowledge & Applic (5354/0354) 100
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205/0205) 79.45
Testing Period: SEP-2024 to AUG-2025
Test Name % Passing
Art: Content and Analysis (5135/0135) 77.78
Art: Content and Analysis (5135/0135) 66.67
Art: Content and Analysis (5135/0135) 80
Ed Leadership: Admin and Supervision (5412/0412) 88.89
Ed Leadership: Admin and Supervision (5412/0412) 93.33
Ed Leadership: Admin and Supervision (5412/0412) 100
Ed Leadership: Admin and Supervision (5412/0412) 89.47
Ed Leadership: Admin and Supervision (5412/0412) 93.33
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 75
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 66.67
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 66.67
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 75
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 18.18
Education of Young Children (5024/0024) 40
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Math (5903/0903) 71.43
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Math (5903/0903) 88.89
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Math (5903/0903) 84
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Math (5903/0903) 85.19
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Sci (5905/0905) 81.25
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Sci (5905/0905) 80.77
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Sci (5905/0905) 81.82
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Sci (5905/0905) 88
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Soc Std (5904/0904) 64.29
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Soc Std (5904/0904) 84
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Soc Std (5904/0904) 95.83
Elem Ed: 3 Subject Bundle-Soc Std (5904/0904) 88
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 56.52
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 82.35
Elem Ed: MS Mathematics Subtest (5003/0003) 90.91
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 77.27
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 90.63
Elem Ed: MS Reading Lang Arts Subtest (5002/0002) 88.89
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 69.23
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 75
Elem Ed: MS Science Subtest (5005/0005) 100
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 79.17
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 73.33
Elem Ed: MS Social Studies Subtest (5004/0004) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 100
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 50
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 87.5
English Lang Arts: Content Knowledge (5038/0038) 71.43
English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362/0362) 66.67
General Science (5436/0436) 60
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 83.33
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 66.67
General Science: Content Knowledge (5435/0435) 80
Mathematics (5165/0165) 100
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161/0161) 80
Music: Content Knowledge (5113/0113) 80
Music: Content Knowledge (5113/0113) 66.67
Music: Content Knowledge (5113/0113) 50
Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091/0091) 80
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 85.71
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 60
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081/0081) 80
Special Ed: Core Knowledge & Applic (5354/0354) 100
Special Ed: Core Knowledge & Applic (5354/0354) 100
Special Ed: Core Knowledge & Applic (5354/0354) 100
Special Ed: Core Knowledge & Applic (5354/0354) 100
Special Ed: Foundational Knowledge (5355/0355) 100
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205/0205) 77.78
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205/0205) 71.43
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205/0205) 73.81
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205/0205) 68
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205/0205) 80

Post-graduate outcome data

Outcomes eight years after attending

Out of 2,596 students:

Variable Value
Graduated  0.466
Transferred 0.319
Withdrew 0.212
Still Enrolled  0.003

Earnings Outcomes

Type Earnings
Median Earnings $41,375
Comparison Earnings $34,841

First Destination survey

About two weeks before the end of every Fall and Spring term, all are invited to complete this survey. These summaries include results for questions related to student plans after graduation, their satisfaction with their education, and high-level demographics.

Spring 2025

In the Spring of 2025, 70% (229/327) of the graduating students completed this survey.

What are your plans after graduation?
Field Percentage
Graduate School or further education 28.5%
I have a job 19.9%
Seeking employment 34.8%
Serving in the U.S. military 0.9%
Travel or gap year 8.6%
Volunteer work 0.5%
Not sure what I am going to do 6.8%
Self-Reported Race BY Plans After Graduation
Field American Indian / Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Prefer not to answer
Graduate School or further education 39% 0% 2% 0% 56% 3%
I have a job 40% 0% 0% 0% 53% 7%
Seeking employment 29% 0% 4% 0% 59% 8%
Serving in the U.S. military 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Travel or gap year 32% 0% 0% 0% 58% 11%
Volunteer work 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Not sure what I am going to do 33% 7% 0% 7% 53% 0%
Upon graduation, do you plan to stay in the area?
Field Percentage
No 60%
Yes 40%
How much did FLC help you develop the skills below?
Field None at all A little A moderate amount A lot A great deal
Critical thinking 0.0% 4.6% 16.0% 47.5% 32.0%
Knowledge of the diversity of human cultures 0.5% 4.1% 12.8% 36.5% 46.1%
Interpersonal skills 0.5% 2.3% 17.8% 44.3% 35.2%
Oral and written communication 0.5% 2.7% 18.3% 41.1% 37.4%
Research and quantitative reasoning 0.0% 5.5% 15.1% 33.8% 45.7%
Overall, how satisfied are you with your experience at FLC?
Field Percentage
Extremely dissatisfied 0%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4%
Extremely satisfied 51%
How confident are you that you have the skills needed for your future career?
Choice from 1 to 10 Percentage
2 0.9%
3 0.9%
4 1.8%
5 2.7%
6 5.5%
7 19.2%
8 33.3%
9 17.8%
10 17.8%

Demographics of All Survey Completers

What is your preferred gender identity?
Field Percentage
Female 62%
Male 33%
Non-binary/third gender 5%
Prefer not to say 0%
What is your ethnicity?
Field Percentage
Hispanic or Latino 26%
Not Hispanic or Latino 74%
What is your race?
Field Percentage
American Indian / Alaska Native 35%
Asian 0%
Black or African American 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White 56%
Prefer not to answer 6%

Fall 2024

In the Fall of 2024, 59% (91/153) of the graduates completed this survey.

What are your plans after graduation?

Field Percentage
Graduate School or further education 37.8%
Seeking employment 26.7%
I have a job 15.6%
Not sure what I am going to do 11.1%
Travel or gap year 8.9%
Volunteer work 0.0%
Serving in the U.S. military 0.0%

Self-Reported Race BY Plans After Graduation

Field Graduate School or further education I have a job Seeking employment Serving in the U.S. military Travel or gap year Volunteer work Not sure what I am going to do
American Indian / Alaska Native 47% 20% 27% 0% 7% 0% 0%
Asian 0% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Black or African American 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
White 40% 8% 28% 0% 12% 0% 12%
Prefer not to answer 0% 50% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25%

Upon graduation, do you plan to stay in the area?

Field Percentage
No 47.8%
Yes 52.2%

How much did FLC help you develop the skills below?

Field None at all A little A moderate amount A lot A great deal
Critical thinking 2.2% 3.3% 26.7% 31.1% 36.7%
Knowledge of the diversity of human cultures 1.1% 2.2% 25.6% 30.0% 41.1%
Interpersonal skills 4.4% 5.6% 25.6% 30.0% 34.4%
Oral and written communication 2.2% 4.4% 24.4% 30.0% 38.9%
Research and quantitative reasoning 1.1% 3.3% 24.4% 35.6% 35.6%

Overall, how satisfied are you with your experience at FLC?

Field Percentage
Extremely dissatisfied 0%
Somewhat dissatisfied 3%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 6%
Somewhat satisfied 52%
Extremely satisfied 39%

How confident are you that you have the skills needed for your future career?

Choice from 1 to 10 Percentage
2 1.1%
3 1.1%
5 4.5%
6 7.9%
7 19.1%
8 28.1%
9 15.7%
10 22.5%

Demographics of All Survey Completers

What is your preferred gender identity?

Field Percentage
Female 66%
Male 28%
Non-binary/third gender 6%
Prefer not to say 1%

What is your ethnicity?

Field Percentage
Hispanic or Latino 14%
Not Hispanic or Latino 86%

What is your race?

Field Percentage
American Indian / Alaska Native 33%
Asian 4%
Black or African American 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White 56%
Prefer not to answer 4%

Spring 2024

In the Spring of 2024, 92% (273 / 298) of the graduating students completed this survey.

What are your plans after graduation? (mark all that apply)

Field Percentage
Not sure what I am going to do 3.4%
Volunteer Work 4.7%
Travel or gap year 26.5%
Serving in the U.S. military 1.6%
Seeking employment 25.5%
I have a job 14.7%
Graduate School or further education 23.4%

Overall, how satisfied are you with your experience at FLC?

Field Percentage
Very Satisfied 59.3%
Satisfied 3.7%
Somewhat Satisfied 26.7%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 3.3%
Somewhat Dissatisfied 4.8%
Dissatisfied 0.0%
Very Dissatisfied 2.2%

How much did FLC help you develop the skills below?

Field None at all Very Little Somewhat Very Much
Written Communication Skills 1.1% 30.0% 4.4% 64.5%
Research Skills 1.5% 28.2% 4.8% 65.6%
Quantitative Reasoning 2.6% 35.9% 7.7% 53.8%
Oral Communication Skills 1.1% 32.2% 5.9% 60.8%
Networking Skills 4.4% 35.2% 8.8% 51.6%
Knowledge of the Natural World 2.6% 31.1% 9.9% 56.4%
Knowledge of Diversity and Human Cultures 4.0% 26.4% 5.5% 64.1%
Interpersonal Skills 2.6% 33.3% 5.5% 58.6%
Critical Thinking 1.1% 31.1% 3.3% 64.5%
Creative Thinking 0.7% 30.8% 2.9% 65.6%

Upon graduation, do you plan to stay in the area (Durango, Cortez, Ignacio, Bayfield, Silverton, etc.)?

Field Percentage
Unsure 32.0%
Yes 21.3%
No 46.7%

Annual Security Report

The Annual Security Report includes a variety of information, including the Annual Fire Safety Report, Emergency Plan, Missing Student Notification, Sexual Misconduct Policy, and Weapons Policy

Download Annual Security Report

Contacts

Use the following contacts for more information about the data and reports.

Retention, graduation, and outcomes data

Institutional Research
InstitutionalResearch@fortlewis.edu 

Annual Security Report

Student Affairs
Email: studentengagement@fortlewis.edu
Phone: 970-247-7519

Campus Police
Phone: 970-247-7491