United States Air Force Academy is a public 4-year college in USAF Academy, Colorado with 4,114 undergraduates. It admits 14% of applicants and graduates 84% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
United States Air Force Academy acceptance rate and admissions
United States Air Force Academy admitted 14% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 7. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 620 to 710, math 610 to 730). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
United States Air Force Academy application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Mar 16, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Mar 16, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on United States Air Force Academy’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
United States Air Force Academy tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $0 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $0 |
United States Air Force Academy graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 84% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
United States Air Force Academy majors and what graduates earn
United States Air Force Academy awarded bachelor's degrees in 32 fields recently.
All 32 majors at United States Air Force Academy
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 4,114 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 30% women, 71% men
- 7 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at United States Air Force Academy?
United States Air Force Academy admitted 14% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does United States Air Force Academy cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $0 for in-state students.
What SAT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 620 to 710 in reading and writing and 610 to 730 in math, and 26 to 33 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is United States Air Force Academy test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, United States Air Force Academy reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at United States Air Force Academy?
84% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.