United States Air Force Academy

At a glance

Admission rate

14%

Total (middle 50%)

1230–1440

Undergraduates

4,114

Setting

Rural: Fringe

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test required Applicants must send an SAT or ACT score.

Standardized tests are required (ACT, CLT, or SAT; best scores counted); official scores are due by Jan. 31 of senior year. The requirements page lists U.S. citizenship as an eligibility requirement. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: usafa.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1230–1440

Reading and Writing

620–710

Math

610–730

Average total

1350

ACT composite (middle 50%)

26–33

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Institution applicationPre-Candidate Questionnaire then candidate application via the Academy portal; nomination required.

Phone

(719) 333-1818

Source: School's page (usafa.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Outcomes

Graduation rate

84%

First-year retention

97%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study