Fort Lewis College Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Lewis College has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.3%(1,493)
Hispanic
14.0%(517)
African American
1.1%(40)
Asian
0.7%(25)
American Indian or Alaska Native
31.7%(1,174)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
11.3%(418)
Unknown
0.8%(31)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment3,835
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Fort Lewis College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Fort Lewis College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.3%(1,696)
Women
54.4%(2,036)
Other
0.4%(14)

Gender Statistics

Men1,696

44% of total enrollment

Women2,036

53% of total enrollment

Other14

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fort Lewis College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.1%(137)
18-19
34.4%(1,140)
20-21
31.1%(1,028)
22-24
18.7%(618)
25+
11.7%(387)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
10.0%(10)
25+
90.0%(90)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Fort Lewis College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 40% in-state residents, 59% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
40.3%(322)
Out-of-State
59.1%(473)
International
0.6%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State322

40% of student body

Out-of-State473

59% of student body

International5

1% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age