United States Air Force Academy
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About United States Air Force Academy
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
United States Air Force Academy is a small public school located on a suburban campus in USAF Academy, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,124, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The school offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 88%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1320-1470
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
5k
Students enrolled
%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
64%
Unknown
1%
Black
6%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.% online, % on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
%
State Grant Aid
%
Institution Grant Aid
%
Pell Grant
%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$0k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Engineering. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 8 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 9 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 10 | Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 12 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 13 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Social Sciences. |
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