Overview

United States Air Force Academy is a 4-year institution located in USAF Academy, CO, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2400
USAF Academy, CO  80840-5025
United States

Contact Dr. Phillip Prosseda
CHIEF, Selections Division
Phone: 719-333-2488

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Chemistry	×
Engineering, General	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Operations Research	×
Systems Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)	×
History, General	×
History, Other	×
Military History	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Air And Space Operations Technology	×
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare	×
Military Applied Sciences, Other	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General	×
Chemistry, General	×
Materials Chemistry	×
Physics, General	×
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc)	Associate	Bachelors
Military Studies	×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,666

Applied

1,444

Accepted

4,304

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,777

Females Applied

450

Females Accepted

12%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,889

Males Applied

994

Males Accepted

13%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.78

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Interview One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Authorized nomination, Candidate Fitness Assessment, medical examination

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	December 31st	October 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	December 31st	October 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	660	590	730
SAT Math	689	618	760
ACT Composite	32	29	34

Student Body

4,304

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

92%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.8%
Black or African American	6.55%
White or Caucasian	64.29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	5.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.51%
Two or more races	7.34%
Other	3.07%

Gender

Male (72.42%)

Female (27.58%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	100%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
National Character and Leadership Symposium, Football Games and Graduation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Recreational Ski Club, Men's and Women's Rugby Club, Cycling Club, Aviation Club and Drum and Bugle Corps

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Air Force Security Forces on campus

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Baseball		Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Football	No	Division 1	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball			No
Riflery	No	Division 1	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No	Division 1	No
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling		Division 1	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball			No
Riflery	No	Division 1	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Water Polo	No		No
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

756

Total Faculty

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 585

Part-time - 171

Male - 541

Female - 215