United States Air Force Academy Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at United States Air Force Academy look for in an applicant?

Use the admissions stats from United States Air Force Academy recent freshman class to see how you compare.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of United States Air Force Academy

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at United States Air Force Academy

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to USAFA. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

Average Test Scores

About 35% of students accepted to USAFA submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 730. Math scores were between 618 and 760.

USAFA received ACT scores from 21% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 29 and 34.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By David Shankbone under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.