Fort Lewis College: what international applicants need

What are Fort Lewis College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Fort Lewis College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on May 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Fort Lewis College's acceptance rate?

77.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Fort Lewis College admitted 3,854 of its 4,986 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Fort Lewis College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Fort Lewis College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (May 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Fort Lewis College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 505–605 in Math and 505–605 in Reading and Writing (9% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Fort Lewis College's application fee for international students?

Fort Lewis College's application fee is $40 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Fort Lewis College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Fort Lewis College accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Fort Lewis College accept?

Fort Lewis College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Fort Lewis College require?

Fort Lewis College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Fort Lewis College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Fort Lewis College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Fort Lewis College have?

33 of Fort Lewis College's 3,392 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Fort Lewis College cost for international students?

Fort Lewis College is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $21,526 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $9,958). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,680. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $40,636 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source