United States Air Force Academy: Review & Facts

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United States Air Force Academy is a medium four-year, public school with 4,085 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1954 and is the only college located in USAF Academy, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

At United States Air Force Academy you can earn your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
39
United States Air Force Academy deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Business, Computer Science, and Aerospace and Aeronautical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at United States Air Force Academy is very high at 94% (well above Colorado average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
94%
Good
The graduation rate at United States Air Force Academy is very good - 87%.

Student to faculty ratio at United States Air Force Academy is very good, 7:1. Learn more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
16%
Hard
As reported in recent government data, 8,353 applications were submitted and 1,356 were accepted, so it is challenging to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at United States Air Force Academy in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

ROTC
Available
No
United States Air Force Academy offers study abroad programs.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

United States Air Force Academy offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 4,100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity.

United States Air Force Academy Location and Address

Postal Address:
United States Air Force Academy
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800
USAF Academy, Colorado
80840-5002, USA
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