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United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy
HQ USAFA/A9A, 12304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025


Fax number: (719) 333-3012
Website: https://www.usafa.edu/
United States Air Force Academy
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 719 443-9266 9266
800 443-9266 9266 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence very important
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.8
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 62%
Average SAT I: 660 verbal, 689 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1320 - 1470
Average ACT: 32 English, 31 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 28 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 51%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 33%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 8,353
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,356
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 93%
Admission may be deferred: no

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