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

9,543

Applied

1,329

Accepted

4,124

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,011

Females Applied

402

Females Accepted

13%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,532

Males Applied

927

Males Accepted

14%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.8

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	April 21st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	660	620	710
SAT Math	689	630	740
ACT Composite	32	26	33

Student Body

4,124

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

94%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.93%
Black or African American	5.8%
White or Caucasian	63.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	7.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.58%
Two or more races	8.27%
Other	1.16%

Gender

Male (70.61%)

Female (29.39%)

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

679

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 507

Part-time - 172

Male - 480

Female - 199