USAF Academy,
CO
About Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy is a public school in the suburb of USAF Academy, Colorado. Air Force Academy was founded in 1954 and enrolls 4,181 undergrads and no graduate students.
Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into Air Force Academy. In 2022, Air Force Academy accepted 12% of applicants. Out of 11,666 applications received in 2022, 1,444 students were offered admission.
| United States Air Force Academy Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 12% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 34.6% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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United States Air Force Academy is locatedin the town of USAF Academy, Colorado, in Colorado Springs and Denver.
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College Info
Air Force Academy Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Dec 31
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Air Force Academy is Dec 31.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Air Force Academy ACT Scores
ACT Range
29 - 34
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
34 and Above
29 to 34
29 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Air Force Academy is 31. Students with an ACT score of 34 and above have a good chance of getting into Air Force Academy. Students with an ACT score that falls between 29 and 34 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 29 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Air Force Academy SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1190 - 1473
Math SAT Range
618 - 760
Reading SAT Range
590 - 730
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1473 and Above
1190 to 1473
1190 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Air Force Academy students is 1320. Applicants with SAT scores of 1473 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Air Force Academy, while applicants with SAT scores between 1190 to 1473 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1190 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Air Force Academy.
Air Force Academy Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Unknown
In StateUnknown
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Air Force Academy is like? There are approximately 4,181 students enrolled at Air Force Academy. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 7% percent are from CO and 93% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time7%
In State93%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,181
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
12%
Tuition and Fees
In State
Unknown
Out-of-State
Unknown
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Dec 31
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