USAF Academy, Colorado · Public · 4,114 undergrads
United States Air Force Academy admitted 14% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,435 of 10,187, federal IPEDS data). United States Air Force Academy requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1230–1440.
The numbers
Applied
10,187
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
26–33
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
79%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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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.
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).
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.
United States Air Force Academy doesn't offer early decision or early action.
51days
Regular decision
Due Thursday, Dec 31, 2026
Questions people ask
What is United States Air Force Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Air Force Academy admitted 14% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,435 of 10,187, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1230–1440. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: usafa.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: usafa.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
