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United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
USAF ACADEMY, CO . 4 Year 3.7
#2462 in Best Colleges in America
2304 CADET DR STE 3800 USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840

Overview

United States Air Force Academy, USAFA, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a top military academy for training future Air Force and Space Force officers. The academy offers 31 undergraduate majors, covering engineering, computer science, international security, history, management and other fields. All students are required to complete rigorous core courses, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, foreign languages, leadership and military training. Students will receive a Bachelor of Science degree and be appointed as a second lieutenant in the Air Force or Space Force upon graduation.

The academy focuses on cultivating well-rounded leaders and provides rich practical opportunities such as flight training, airborne training, military internships and international exchanges. Students can also participate in cutting-edge scientific research projects such as the FalconSAT small satellite program, cybersecurity competitions and aerospace laboratories. The core courses of the academy are designed to cultivate nine abilities, including critical thinking, engineering problem solving, scientific reasoning, humanistic literacy, leadership, communication skills, ethical awareness and national security awareness, to ensure that students have the comprehensive qualities to meet future challenges.

Rankings

  • 37

    #37 in Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America

  • 5

    #5 3 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 53

    #53 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America 37 of 174
  • Best Colleges for Business in America 53 of 1,249
  • Best Colleges for International Relations in America 63 of 405

Academics

  • A+Academics
  • AValue
  • B+Diversity
  • BCampus
  • AAthletics
  • D+Party Scene
  • A Professors
  • B Location
  • B Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Business
    174 Graduates
  • Aerospace Engineering
    93 Graduates
  • Biology
    78 Graduates
  • Behavioral Sciences
    68 Graduates
  • International Studies
    57 Graduates
  • Geography
    56 Graduates
  • Economics
    52 Graduates
  • Military Science
    47 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    46 Graduates
  • Engineering
    44 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 12%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1210-1490
  • ACT Range
    29-34
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,181 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    2%
  • Pell Grant
  • Varsity Athletes

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