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The United States Air Force Academy is the undergraduate institution for commissioned officers entering the U.S. Air Force.
Its campus is located 8 miles north of Colorado Springs – and 30 miles from Denver – in El Paso County, Colorado. The program
at the Academy is guided by the Air Force's core values of "Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do,"
and based on four "pillars of excellence": military training, academics, athletics, and character development. Each component
of the program is intended to give cadets the skills and knowledge that they will need for success as officers.
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In addition to a rigorous military training regimen, cadets also take a broad academic course load with an extensive
core curriculum in engineering, humanities, social sciences, basic sciences, military studies and physical education. Cadets may choose
among 32 academic majors and enjoy a student/faculty ratio of 8 to 1. All cadets participate in either intercollegiate or intramural
athletics – and take a thorough character development and leadership curriculum.
The Air Force Academy is the youngest of the five U.S. service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959.
Graduates of the Academy's four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree, and most are commissioned as second lieutenants
in the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Academy is among the most selective colleges in the United States. Forbes Magazine recently
ranked the Academy the #2 public college in the United States and the #7 college overall in its "America's Best
Colleges 2009" publication. U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" listing ranked the
Academy the #1 Baccalaureate College in the West.
While at the Academy, cadets obtain a solid background in all phases of aviation. All male and female cadets
who meet the physical qualifications are considered for flying training and may be selected to fill available openings.
Undergraduate Flying Training (conducted after graduation) prepares qualified graduates for flying careers in airlift,
bomber, fighter, multirole, special operations or transport aircraft.
Candidates for admission are judged on their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, athletics and
character. To gain admission, candidates must also pass a fitness test, undergo a thorough medical examination, and
secure a nomination – which usually comes from the member of Congress in the candidate's home district. Tuition,
books, room and board are all paid for by the U.S. Government.
United States Air Force Academy
2304 Cadet Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002
Phone: 719.333.1110
Public
Founded 1955
No religious affiliation
Suburban
Semester
Director of Admissions: Col. Chevalier P. "Chevy" Cleaves
Phone: 800.443.9266
Email: rr_webmail@usafa.edu
Early
Action/Decision
Early Action/Decision application deadline: N/A
Regular
Decision
Regular decision deadline: January 31
Decisions are mailed by May 1
Transfers
Transfer
application deadline: N/A
Test scores
Applicants should submit scores from the SAT or the ACT
with Writing.
Applicants should take all tests by January 31.
Interview:
Required.
Overall acceptance rate:
11%
Top 10% of high school students: 55%
SAT score (25/75 percentile): 1220-1390 (verbal and math
only)
ACT score (25/75 percentile): 29-32
Tuition and Room & Board are covered by the U.S. Government.
Cadets receive a
monthly supplement, which is equivalent to a percentage
of a second lieutenant's pay.
Undergrad student body 4,619
Greek life: N/A
5 year graduation rate: 81%
Out of state students: 93%
Male/female ratio: 78%/22%
International: 1%
Students living in campus housing: 100%
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