Campus Identity
United States Air Force Academy is a mid-size public college in USAF Academy, CO. Approximately 4,114 students are enrolled. Admissions are highly selective with a 14% acceptance rate.
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United States Air Force Academy is a mid-size public college in USAF Academy, CO. Approximately 4,114 students are enrolled. Admissions are highly selective with a 14% acceptance rate.
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Campus Lifestyle
United States Air Force Academy is a 1,000–4,999, rural school with NCAA D1 athletics. The campus is 60 miles from Echo Mountain.
Athletics
NCAA D1
Mountain West
School Size & Setting
1,000–4,999
Rural setting
Weather
Cold Climate
40°F avg school-year
Nearby Ski Resorts
United States Air Force Academy students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Echo Mountain, 60 miles away with 3 lifts and 60 skiable acres. All are within 70 miles of campus.
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Average Monthly Temperature
1991–2020 Climate Normals · USAF Academy, CO
USAF Academy has a cool climate, with winters averaging 29°F in Jan and summers peaking around 68°F in Jul.
Station: MONUMENT · Source: NOAA NCEI
Cost Breakdown
2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.
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These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.
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34 programs offered
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Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is United States Air Force Academy located?
United States Air Force Academy is located in USAF Academy, CO. The main campus address is 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.
What is the acceptance rate at United States Air Force Academy?
United States Air Force Academy has an acceptance rate of 14%, making it highly selective. Out of 10,187 applicants, 1,435 were admitted in the most recent year. 4,114 students enrolled.
What ACT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?
The middle 50% of enrolled students at United States Air Force Academy scored between 26 and 33 on the ACT, with a median of 30. About 40% of enrolled students submitted ACT scores. Scoring in this range will put you within the typical range, though admissions decisions consider many factors.
Does United States Air Force Academy have college sports?
Yes — United States Air Force Academy competes at the NCAA D1 level in the Mountain West. As a Division I program, they compete at the highest level of college athletics, which often includes scholarships and nationally broadcast games.
Is United States Air Force Academy the right fit for me?
Whether United States Air Force Academy is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions selectivity (14% admit rate), cost and financial aid, campus culture in USAF Academy, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh United States Air Force Academy against similar schools side-by-side.
Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with United States Air Force Academy directly for the most current information.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Public
- Location
- USAF Academy, CO
- Size
- 1,000–4,999
- Degrees Offered
- Bachelor's
- NCAA
- NCAA D1
- Conference
- Mountain West
- School Year Weather
- Cold · 40°F avg
- Nearest Airport
- Colorado Springs, CO (COS) · 18 mialso FCS (24 mi), APA (39 mi)
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USAF Academy, CO