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Durango, CO · USAF Academy, CO
| Fort Lewis College | United States Air Force Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,296/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,622/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,389 | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,014/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,468/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,498/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $13,158/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $195/mo | No data reported |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,680/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,784/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | No data reported |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | No data reported |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,180/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,030/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,958/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,526/yr | No data reported |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | No data reported |
| Students taking federal loans | 30% | No data reported |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 14% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1210 | 1230–1440 |
| SAT average | 1111 | 1350 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–26 | 26–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–26 · Math 18–26 | English 25–34 · Math 26–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,253 | 9,543 |
| Students accepted | 3,964 | 1,329 |
| Students who enrolled | 815 | 1,054 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 79% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 65% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 11% | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 36% | 88% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,349/yr | No data reported |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,571–$68,747 | No data reported |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 89% |
| White students graduating | 43% | 90% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 83% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 37% | 82% |
| Asian students graduating | 17% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,352/yr | No data reported |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 21% | 84% |
| Pell students who graduate | 24% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 39% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,375/yr | No data reported |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% | Engineering 35% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 16% of degrees | Engineering — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering, General — $50,985/yr | No data reported |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 52% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,079 | 4,114 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 152 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $6,374/mo | $11,610/mo |
| Full-time professors | 82% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $41,306 | No data reported |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Durango, CO | USAF Academy, CO |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | U.S. Service Schools |
| Founded | 1911 | 1954 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Men | 47% | 70% |
| Women | 53% | 30% |
| White students | 43% | 63% |
| Black students | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 11% |
| Asian students | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 9% |
| Other / not reported | 27% | 1.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 8.6% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | No data reported |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,644/yr | $35,824/yr |
| Endowment | $34.1M | $151.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,637 | 4,200 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,212/yr | $0/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,122/yr | $0/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 370 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $8.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $8.7M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $105,228 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.