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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

Official telephone: (800) 443-9266
Fax number: (719) 333-3012
Website: https://www.usafa.edu/
United States Air Force Academy
Screen last updated on: January 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 719 443-9266 9266
800 443-9266 9266 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 31
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: January 31 for SAT I/ACT
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very 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
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.8
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 52%
Average SAT I: 660 verbal, 689 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1265 - 1440
Average ACT: 32 English, 31 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 26 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 62%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 38%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 9,543
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,329
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 94%

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