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United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, Colorado 80840-5002

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Mid-SizeRuralHighly SelectivePublicEngineering FocusClose Faculty Access

Highly selective — known for engineering

United States Air Force Academy is a public institution in USAF Academy with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1362, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

88% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1954
Motto
Integrity First, Service before self, Excellence in all we do
Mascot
Air Force Falcons
Nickname
27 varsity teams 17 men's and 10 women's
Type
U.S. Service Academy
Conference
intramural athletics for their entire time at the academy
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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14%Acceptance
1362SAT Avg
4,124Students
7:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

United States Air Force Academy Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate13.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1362

Reading & WritingMid: 660
620710
MathMid: 689
630740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
2633

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

13.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1362

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (out-of-state)

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,124
Gender Split
29% / 71%
Women / Men

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.1%
Freshman Retention95.5%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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