Campus of United States Air Force Academy

    United States Air Force Academy

    USAF Academy, CO, United States

    United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate is 14.1% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 11,687 applicants). It is a public college in USAF Academy, CO, with 4,114 students. The six-year graduation rate is 83.8%.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    • Baccalaureate college
    • NCAA Division I
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    United States Air Force Academy acceptance rate

    Acceptance rate: 14.1% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 1,453 of 11,687 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 620–710, SAT Math 610–730, ACT 26–33. Admissions details

    What we know

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Admit rate
    14.1%

    More selective than 96% of colleges

    National median 77.3%

    Avg. net price
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median $16,403

    Graduation rate
    83.8%
    within six years

    Higher than 94% of colleges

    National median 46%

    Median earnings
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median $50,155

    Students
    4,114

    Larger than 74% of colleges

    National median 1,603

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    About United States Air Force Academy

    United States Air Force Academy is located in USAF Academy, CO. It admits 14.1% of applicants and reports an 83.8% graduation rate.

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    Admissions

    United States Air Force Academy admitted 14.1% of 11,687 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants11,687

      14.1% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted1,453

      75.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)1,091
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Middle 50% test scores

    SAT Reading & Writing
    620–710
    200800
    SAT Math
    610–730
    200800
    ACT Composite
    26–33
    136
    The band runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of first-year students who submitted scores, drawn on each test's full scale.
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    SAT, middle 50%
    1230–1440
    ACT, middle 50%
    26–33
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    Outcomes

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    83.8%

    Graduation rate

    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

    96.6%

    First-year retention

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    Academics

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    Total students

    4,114

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    Campus

    United States Air Force Academy

    USAF Academy, CO, United States

    • Public
    • Baccalaureate college

    Fringe town

    In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.

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    3. Town (this campus)
    4. Rural

    Nearest major cityDenver, CO · about 51 mi

    In the city250 mi

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    usafa.edu

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    Academics

    • Highly selective

      Admits a quarter of applicants or fewer.

      Admit rate 14.1%

    • Serious academics

      Students describe a rigorous, study-first culture.

      CollegesRef editorial tag

    • Service academy

      Federal military academy with a service commitment after graduation.

      CollegesRef editorial tag

    Athletics

    NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.

    1. D-INCAA Division I (this college)
    2. D-IINCAA Division II
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

    Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.

    Campus life

    • Conservative-leaning

      Campus culture leans politically conservative.

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    • Dry campus

      Alcohol is not permitted on campus.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the United States Air Force Academy acceptance rate for 2026?

    United States Air Force Academy admitted 14.1% of 11,687 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

    What is the graduation rate at United States Air Force Academy?

    83.8% of first-time, full-time students at United States Air Force Academy graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

    What colleges are similar to United States Air Force Academy?

    The closest matches are United States Military Academy at West Point, USNA, and United States Coast Guard Academy, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

    Sources

    Last checked Nov 3, 2026

    Admissions
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Cost
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    Outcomes
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    Enrollment
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

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