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United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, Colorado · Public · 4,114 undergrads

United States Air Force Academy admits 14% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Dec 31, 2026.

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Can I get into United States Air Force Academy?

14% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1230–1440 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,187 applied, 1,435 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does United States Air Force Academy cost?

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Does United States Air Force Academy need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on usafa.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

4,114
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Rural
Campus setting in USAF Academy, CO.
97%
of first-years come back for year two.
86%
finish in four years. 88% within six.

Lists United States Air Force Academy is on

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Questions people ask

Is United States Air Force Academy test-optional for fall 2027?
No. United States Air Force Academy requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on usafa.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate?
14% for fall 2024: 1,435 of 10,187 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1230 to 1440 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
When is the United States Air Force Academy application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Dec 31, 2026. Checked on usafa.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is United States Air Force Academy's graduation rate?
88% of students finish within six years and 86% within four (IPEDS).