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United States Air Force Academy

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 4,200
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 12%
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 86%

Located in USAF Academy, Colorado, United States Air Force Academy is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at United States Air Force Academy is 12%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

United States Air Force Academy is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, United States Air Force Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

United States Air Force Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

12.4%

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of United States Air Force Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of United States Air Force Academy students is 86.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 86.0%.

86.1%

  • asian 87.9% 51 students
  • African American 71.7% 43 students
  • white 89.3% 608 students
  • unknown 76.5% 65 students
  • hawaiian 88.9% 8 students
  • hispanic 82.3% 112 students
  • International Students 100.0% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 83.2% 89 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mountain West Conference
  • Baseball Mountain West Conference
  • Basketball Mountain West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

United States Air Force Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

United States Air Force Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad