United States Air Force Academy tuition, cost & net price

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College Scorecard, latest reported year

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Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.

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Why United States Air Force Academy costs more or less than similar schools

SchoolAcceptanceYou'd payGraduationEarnings, 10 yrsPrice gap
United States Air Force Academy14%—88%—This school
Colorado School of Mines61%$28,69082%$97,335
Pueblo Community College—$12,04531%$37,434
Trinidad State College—$10,77255%$36,475
Red Rocks Community College—$9,04432%$46,288

College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to United States Air Force Academy overview