At a glance
Average net price
Not available
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.5%
Admission rate
14%
Undergrad size
4,114
In-state tuition
Not available
Out-of-state tuition
Not available
Cost of attendance
Not available
Median earnings (10y)
Not available
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,350
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 96.5%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (51% of credentials).
- STEM51%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services11%
- Engineering35.4%~1,457 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business14.2%~583 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences10.5%~431 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~367 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech7.8%~321 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~304 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.7%~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.5%~63 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.2%~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.9%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.2%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
29 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 295 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 234 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 160 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 127 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 125 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Bachelor's | 101 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 99 | — | — |
| Operations Research. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Military Applied Sciences. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy is a mid-sized institution located in USAF Academy, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,114 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Business, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
Published net-price data for United States Air Force Academy is not available in the most recent federal release.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.5%, a strong completion outcome. 96.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit.
Programs & majors
United States Air Force Academy confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Business, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (51% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), social sciences (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
United States Air Force Academy accepts 14% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,350. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in USAF Academy, Colorado (rural), United States Air Force Academy draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about United States Air Force Academy
Q.What is the graduation rate at United States Air Force Academy?
United States Air Force Academy has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into United States Air Force Academy?
United States Air Force Academy admits 14% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.Where is United States Air Force Academy located?
United States Air Force Academy is located in USAF Academy, Colorado (ZIP 80840).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with United States Air Force Academy at their official website.