United States Air Force Academy

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Air Force Academy Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Air Force Academy's admissions stats.

Air Force Academy 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	52.8%
Mean SAT Score	1320
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	34.6%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	21.2%
Waitlist	No

United States Air Force Academy Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for United States Air Force Academy.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Want to Apply Early to Air Force Academy?

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United States Air Force Academy may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Air Force Academy directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on United States Air Force Academy Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Air Force Academy?

Air Force Academy is an extremely difficult school to get into.

In 2021, Air Force Academy accepted 12% of all applicants, about 1,444 from 11,666 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Air Force Academy, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

Transferring to United States Air Force Academy

For more information on transferring to United States Air Force Academy, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Air Force Academy?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Air Force Academy

What does Air Force Academy consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered

Make sure to check with Air Force Academy for more information on admission factors.

Air Force Academy Application Requirements

To apply to Air Force Academy, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Air Force Academy's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Interview	√
Other Requirements	√			authorized nomination, Candidate Fitness Assessment, medical examination
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Air Force Academy?

Students admitted to Air Force Academy have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. At Air Force Academy 52.8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 81.1% were in the top 25% and 96.9% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At United States Air Force Academy, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	29.1%
3.75 and 3.99	54.9%
3.50 and 3.74	9.8%
3.25 and 3.49	5.5%
3.00 and 3.24	0.4%
2.50 and 2.9	0.3%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Air Force Academy directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Air Force Academy does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Air Force Academy is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34.6% of Air Force Academy's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 21.2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be competitive with other Air Force Academy applicants, you should strive to earn between 1190 and 1473 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Air Force Academy 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1473 and 25% of scored lower than 1190, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Air Force Academy student is 1320.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Air Force Academy students scored 760 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Air Force Academy students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

To be most competitive at Air Force Academy, you should strive to earn between 29 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Air Force Academy's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Air Force Academy students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

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Air Force Academy Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Air Force Academy?

❌ Students who are admitted to Air Force Academy must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Air Force Academy accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Air Force Academy accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Air Force Academy?

✅ Air Force Academy is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Air Force Academy's acceptance rate?

✅ Air Force Academy has an acceptance rate of 12%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Air Force Academy?

🟨 Air Force Academy may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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