Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
13.93%
SAT Average
1,362
ACT Range
26-33
United States Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 13.93%. This means approximately 139 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,124 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
13.93%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
88.14%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
4,124
10-Year Median Earnings - United States Air Force Academy vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends United States Air Force Academy?
Undergraduates
4,124
Completion rate
88.14%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About Not available of United States Air Force Academy students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. Not available take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
United States Air Force Academy lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
United States Air Force Academy is listed at 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare United States Air Force Academy with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Air Force Academy | 13.93% | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Colorado School of Mines | 59.71% | $44,376 | $29,240 | $97,335 |
| Denver College of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $81,809 |
| Platt College-Aurora | 36.36% | $20,590 | $42,287 | $77,602 |
| Colorado State University Global | 92.86% | $8,400 | $14,099 | $76,813 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 13.93%.
Is United States Air Force Academy accredited?
United States Air Force Academy's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend United States Air Force Academy?
The local dataset lists 4,124 undergraduate students at United States Air Force Academy.
Where should I verify United States Air Force Academy data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with United States Air Force Academy or the latest official federal education data.