School Overview
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is one of the most prestigious and competitive military academies and higher education institutions in United States. In addition to required military training, the USAFA provides its students (cadets) a challenging and rigorous academic program. Through the program cadets will also learn the values of discipline and fortitude.
While the United States Air Force Academy provides a first-class undergraduate education designed to equip students with skills and knowledge to excel in business and society, its primary purpose it to serve as a training ground for future air force personnel.
All USAFA students are required to take core classes in arts, sciences and humanities. Following completion of core curriculum, student can then select a major area of study, such as Biology and Bio-medical Sciences, Business Management and Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering, Information Sciences, Legal Studies, Military Technology and History. Upon completion of all major courses students will have earned a bachelor’s degree.
Since USAFA is a military academy, all students receive intensive physical training and mental conditioning through intramural sports activities, physical education and other athletic pursuits.
Admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy is competitive. Only qualified applicants are accepted. In order to be admitted to the U.S. Air Force Academy, you must not only have an excellent academic record but be able to demonstrate high values, integrity, discipline, moral character and unwavering commitment. Passing a physical examine and taking a fitness test are also prerequisites to attending the USAFA.
Similar to other colleges and universities, the U.S. Air Force Academy provides scholarships, grants and financial aid to pay for tuition and expenses for qualifying students.
General Information
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Admission Office HQ USAF/RRS, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2300 USAF Academy, CO 80840 (719) 333-2520 (800) 443-9266 Fax: (719) 333-3647 [email protected] Contact: Chevalier Cleaves Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2304 Cadet Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002 (719) 333-1110 www.usafa.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,537 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,286 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,537 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 1009 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 73 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 64 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 114 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 114 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 334 | – | – | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/space Engineering | 91 | – | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Mechanics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Operations Research | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | 105 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| American History (united States) | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| History, Other | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| General Studies | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology, Other | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 122 | – | – | – | – |
| Behavioral Sciences | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| International/global Studies | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Materials Science | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 224 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 103 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | – | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 57 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 64 | – | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 18% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 93% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required College-prep program: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Undergraduate Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Management Science B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Physical Sciences Atmospheric Sciences B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
United States Air Force Academy Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (719) 333-1818 |
| Website: | www.usafa.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.usafa.edu/ |
| Address: | 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,304 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 79% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 4,304 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
United States Air Force Academy Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at United States Air Force Academy.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Engineering | 9 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| History | 4 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 39 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at United States Air Force Academy and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | % | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for United States Air Force Academy. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled United States Air Force Academy students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 10,354 | 7,102 | 3,252 | Percent admitted | 100% | 12% | 10% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 11% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
United States Air Force Academy Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,304 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,304 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
United States Air Force Academy Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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