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United States Air Force Academy

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USAF Academy, CO

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United States Air Force Academy, in USAF Academy, CO, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,114 students. Admissions are highly selective here -- roughly 14% of applicants get in. On-campus housing is mandatory here.

Admissions

Admit rate14%
SAT range1230–1440
ACT range26–33
Undergrads4,114
Yield (admits who enroll)78%
Next deadlineNomination required

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendanceNot reported
4-year grad rate88%
Median earnings, 10yr outNot reported

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loansNot reported
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity4,070
Typical room charge$0
Typical board charge$0

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate?

United States Air Force Academy in USAF Academy, CO admits approximately 14% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for United States Air Force Academy?

Admitted students at United States Air Force Academy typically score between 1230–1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for United States Air Force Academy?

Admitted students at United States Air Force Academy typically score between 26–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

Does United States Air Force Academy require students to live on campus?

Yes -- United States Air Force Academy requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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