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United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO · Public · Fringe rural · Website

United States Air Force Academy campus
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Admission rate
14%
Very selective
Average net price
—
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings
—
10 years after enrolling

Summary

United States Air Force Academy is a public college in USAF Academy, CO with 4,114 undergraduates. It admits 14% of applicants, and admitted students average 1350 on the SAT. 84% of students graduate.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
14%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test scores required
Fall 2024
Applicants
9,543
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,329
Fall 2023
Yield
79%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing620–710
200800
SAT Math610–730
200800
ACT Composite26–33
136

What United States Air Force Academy looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankRequired
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceRequired
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
—
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$0
Out-of-state tuition
$0

Outcomes

Graduation rate
84%
Freshman retention
97%
Median earnings
—
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
—
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
4,114
Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Receive Pell grants
—
  • White63%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black5%
  • Asian8%

United States Air Force Academy FAQ

What is United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate?+

United States Air Force Academy admits 14% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1350.

What ACT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–33.

Is United States Air Force Academy test optional?+

Test scores required.

How many students apply to United States Air Force Academy?+

In Fall 2023, 9,543 students applied to United States Air Force Academy and 1,329 were admitted; 1,054 enrolled.

Does United States Air Force Academy consider legacy status?+

No. United States Air Force Academy reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does United States Air Force Academy require an essay?+

United States Air Force Academy reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

What is United States Air Force Academy's graduation rate?+

84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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