Fort Lewis College has once again earned high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, released this week for the 2026 edition.
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The Best Colleges rankings evaluate institutions on a range of factors, including academic reputation, faculty resources, graduation rates, and student outcomes. Regional Colleges, such as FLC, focus on undergraduate education while offering fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines.