PublicRuralUnited States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, Colorado 80840-5002
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
History & Fun Facts
- •Military Academy (founded in 1802) and Naval Academy (1845) almost since the dawn of military aviation.
- •Support for an air academy got a boost with the National Security Act of 1947, which provided for the establishment of a separate air force within the United States military.
- •Stuart Symington negotiated an agreement where up to a quarter of West Point and Annapolis graduates could volunteer to receive their commissions in the newly established Air Force.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1362
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Programs (36)
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
24
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CO state average
Climate (School Year)
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