United States Air Force Academy

It is extremely difficult to get into United States Air Force Academy. Around 16% of applicants get into United States Air Force Academy each year. In 2023, just 1,356 out of the 8,353 students who applied were accepted.

If you are applying to United States Air Force Academy, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/31 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to United States Air Force Academy for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 15.

United States Air Force Academy Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

United States Air Force Academy 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	47%
Mean SAT Score	1331
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	51%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	33%
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	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 31	October 15

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Applying Early to United States Air Force Academy?

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United States Air Force Academy does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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How To Get Into United States Air Force Academy

It is extremely difficult to get into Air Force Academy. Air Force Academy evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Air Force Academy accepted 16% of students, approximately 1,356 from 8,353 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 United States Air Force Academy

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

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

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at United States Air Force Academy

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

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

United States Air Force Academy 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to United States Air Force Academy, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with United States 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 United States Air Force Academy?

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

Out of all students that were admitted, 62% submitted a class rank. At United States Air Force Academy 47% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 78% were in the top 25% and 92% 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	25%
3.75 and 3.99	55%
3.50 and 3.74	10%
3.25 and 3.49	6%
3.00 and 3.24	2%
2.50 and 2.9	2%
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 United States 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

United States Air Force Academy does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 33% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for United States Air Force Academy?

To be competitive with other United States Air Force Academy applicants, you should strive to earn between 1320 and 1470 (or higher!) on the SAT. At United States Air Force Academy 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1470 and 25% of scored lower than 1320, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a United States Air Force Academy student is 1331.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of United States Air Force Academy students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 650 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of United States Air Force Academy students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.

To be most competitive at United States Air Force Academy, you should strive to earn between 28 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for United States Air Force Academy's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for United States Air Force Academy students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

More Information on Transferring to United States Air Force Academy

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 31. Applicants should hear back by October 15.

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United States Air Force Academy Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to United States Air Force Academy?

❌ Students who are admitted to United States 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 United States Air Force Academy accept transfer credits?

❌ United States Air Force Academy does not accept transfer credits from accredited institutions.

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

✅ United States Air Force Academy accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

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

✅ United States Air Force Academy is not test optional.

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

✅ United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate is 16%.

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

❌ United States Air Force Academy does not offer early decision.

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