United States Air Force Academy: Review & Facts

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United States Air Force Academy is a medium four-year, public school with 4,310 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1954 and is the only college located in USAF Academy, Colorado.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
39
Fair
At United States Air Force Academy you can earn your bachelor's degree.

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

It is worthwhile 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 typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
93%
Good
United States Air Force Academy student retention rate is very high at 93% (well above Colorado average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at United States Air Force Academy is very good: 86%.

Student to faculty ratio at United States Air Force Academy is very good - 6:1. Learn more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
13%
Hard
According to recent data, 10,747 applications were submitted and 1,443 were accepted, so it is challenging to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn 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 institution.

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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity.

United States Air Force Academy Location and Maps



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