United States Air Force AcademyAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
December 31, 2025
193 Days Left
Admissions Department
HQ USAFA/A9A - 12304 Cadet Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025
(719) 443-9266 x9266
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics34
Science3
Foreign Language2
Social Studies32
History12
Academic Electives1
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequiredJanuary 31
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
HQ USAFA/A9A , 12304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800
USAF Academy
CO
80840-5025
Phone
(719) 443-9266 x9266
Fax
(719) 333-3012
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
December 31, 2025
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
April 21
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications not accepted
Early Admission
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Authorized nomination, Candidate Fitness Assessment, medical examination required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
14% of 9,543 applicants were admitted
Women
13% of 3,011 applicants were admitted
Men
14% of 6,532 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,054 (79%) of 1,329 admitted students enrolled
Women
301 (75%) of 402 admitted students enrolled
Men
753 (81%) of 927 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
22%
3.75 - 3.99
60%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
6%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
1.6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 689 average , 630-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
43%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
13%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 660 average , 620-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
35%
Score of 600 - 700
54%
Score of 500 - 600
11%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
32 average , 26-33 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
49%
Score of 24 - 29
40%
Score of 18 - 23
11%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 31
Score of 30 - 36
39%
Score of 24 - 29
51%
Score of 18 - 23
10%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 32
Score of 30 - 36
50%
Score of 24 - 29
33%
Score of 18 - 23
16%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 53%
Top quarter: 82%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
9%
Valedictorian
9%
Class President
9%
Student Government Officer
37%
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