United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO · West
- Acceptance rate
- 14.1%
- SAT mid-50
- 1230-1440
- Graduation rate
- 88%
About United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy is a small public university in USAF Academy, CO, in a city setting.
What United States Air Force Academy looks for
United States Air Force Academy accepts roughly 14%, which means a strong application is necessary but not sufficient. Most admitted students are at or above the mid-50 in test scores and have at least one extracurricular thread that AOs read as substantive. The supplements matter. The "why us" essay is where many otherwise-strong applications fall apart, because it reads as a Mad Libs of the school's website rather than a real plan.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for United States Air Force Academy?
United States Air Force Academy's middle 50% SAT range is 1230 to 1440. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for United States Air Force Academy?
Middle 50% ACT range is 26 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at United States Air Force Academy?
United States Air Force Academy admits roughly 14% of applicants. That makes it a reach for nearly everyone, regardless of stats.
Is United States Air Force Academy a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat United States Air Force Academy as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
