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United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy,
CO
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate16%
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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. The college currently enrolls around 4,085 students a year, including 4,085 undergrads.
Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into Air Force Academy. The acceptance rate at Air Force Academy is 16%.
| United States Air Force Academy Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 16% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 51% |
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 located in the town of USAF Academy, Colorado, in the suburbs of Colorado Springs and Denver.
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College Info
Air Force Academy Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 31
Transfer Applications are Due
Dec 31
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Air Force Academy is Jan 31.
The deadline for Fall transfer 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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1320 - 1470
Math SAT Range
660 - 750
Reading SAT Range
650 - 730
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1470 and Above
Good
1320 to 1470
Avg
1320 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Air Force Academy students is 1331. Applicants with SAT scores of 1470 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Air Force Academy, while applicants with SAT scores between 1320 to 1470 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1320 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Air Force Academy.
Air Force Academy Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Air Force Academy is like? There are approximately 4,085 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.
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Part Time7%
In State93%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,085
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
16%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 31
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