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
40.6%(1,332)
Hispanic
14.0%(459)
African American
1.1%(35)
Asian
0.7%(22)
American Indian or Alaska Native
31.8%(1,045)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(6)
Two or More Races
11.1%(365)
Unknown
0.6%(20)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment3,400
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
45.1%(1,498)
Women
54.5%(1,810)
Other
0.4%(14)

Gender Statistics

Men1,498

44% of total enrollment

Women1,810

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 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.6%(120)
18-19
39.2%(1,297)
20-21
28.6%(945)
22-24
15.8%(523)
25+
12.8%(423)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
13.0%(12)
25+
87.0%(80)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

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 39% in-state residents, 61% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.7%(322)
Out-of-State
60.6%(504)
International
0.6%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State322

39% of student body

Out-of-State504

61% 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

13%

Non-Traditional Age