Durango, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Fort Lewis College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,413-student campus.

2.34
Incidents / 1k students
#2,104
Rank of 3,050
#27
CO rank
3,413
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Fort Lewis College reports 2.34 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,104 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 68% of ranked campuses its size.

2.34
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,104
of 3,050 ranked nationally
68%
report fewer incidents than this campus
3
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-10 reported incidents

Fort Lewis College decreased from 13 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Fort Lewis College is a Public institution located in Durango, CO, enrolling approximately 3,413 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,413 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Fort Lewis College is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 1.82 incidents per 1,000 students, Fort Lewis College reports 29% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.34 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2104

See peer comparison

State Rank (CO)

#27

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Where Fort Lewis College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 32% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Fort Lewis College percentile rank 31.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2104 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Fort Lewis College reports 29% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,958
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,526
Avg Net Price
$17,296
Median Debt
$18,389
Pell Grant Recipients
35%
How does this cost rank in CO? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Average
1111
SAT Math Range
505–605
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
18–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Retention Rate
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,352
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,349
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Fort Lewis College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 79% (14 → 3 incidents)

05101520 202120222023 14 3 ▼ -78.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 001
Arson 100
Burglary 007
Fondling 041
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 284
Robbery 011
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 6 37
Liquor 2023 13 152
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 32
Liquor 2022 2 142
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 16
Liquor 2021 7 108
Weapons 2021 0 1

Fort Lewis College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

CO

Fort Lewis College

2.34 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,104
Enrollment
3,413
Data year
2023

TX

St. Mary's University

5.28 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,610
Enrollment
3,411
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · 3,413 enrolled
Safety Score 2.64
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · 3,411 enrolled
Safety Score 5.28
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA · 3,410 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI · 3,416 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · 3,408 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Fort Lewis College nationally (rank #2104), regardless of size or state.

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
National Rank #2103
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
National Rank #2105
Vermont State University
Randolph Center, VT
National Rank #2102
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
National Rank #2106
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM
National Rank #2101

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Lewis College safe?
Fort Lewis College has a safety score of 2.34 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,104 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Fort Lewis College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Fort Lewis College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Fort Lewis College have fire safety data?
Yes. Fort Lewis College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Fort Lewis College's Safety Profile

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO enrolls 3,413 students and has a safety score of 2.34 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2104 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 13 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Fort Lewis College's 2.34 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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