Campus Vibe
STEM-heavyRuralSports culture
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate13.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1362
Reading & WritingMid: 660
620710
MathMid: 689
630740
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 32
2633
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from CO state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Denverpop. 710K
51 mi(88 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
390 mi(676 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
553 mi(959 min)