More selective than 100% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
65% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 41% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose United States Air Force Academy over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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United States Air Force Academy SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, United States Air Force Academy is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 710 |
| SAT math | 610 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1230 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
United States Air Force Academy admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 14% | 620–710 | 610–730 | 26–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 14% | 620–710 | 630–740 | 26–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is United States Air Force Academy compared with other Colorado colleges?
United States Air Force Academy has the lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | 14% | 88% | — |
| 2 | Colorado College | 18% | 88% | $33,375 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 61% | 82% | $28,690 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | 46% | $11,900 |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | 77% | 36% | $17,296 |
| 6 | University of Denver | 78% | 76% | $36,131 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder | 78% | 74% | $25,346 |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at United States Air Force Academy
College Scorecard; IPEDS
United States Air Force Academy admissions questions
What is the United States Air Force Academy acceptance rate?
United States Air Force Academy accepts 14% of applicants, about 1 in 7. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,329 of 9,543 applicants were admitted.
Does United States Air Force Academy require the SAT or ACT?
United States Air Force Academy requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 65% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?
The middle 50% of United States Air Force Academy enrolled first-year students scored 1230–1440 on the SAT and 26–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at United States Air Force Academy?
79% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,054 of 1,329).
Is United States Air Force Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Air Force Academy accepted 14% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 14% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to United States Air Force Academy overview