Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 16.2%
- Average SAT
- 1,395
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,310–1,480
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 31
- Total Enrollment
- 4,124
Admissions Overview
The Air Force Academy is highly selective with a 16% acceptance rate. This means fewer than 1 in 6 applicants gain admission. Successful candidates typically score between 1310-1480 on the SAT or around 31 on the ACT. The 95% retention rate shows students who arrive tend to stay and thrive in the demanding environment.
The Academy seeks future military leaders who can handle both academic rigor and military training. Strong STEM aptitude is crucial since engineering dominates the curriculum. Beyond test scores, the school wants candidates with leadership experience, physical fitness, and unwavering commitment to serving their country as Air Force or Space Force officers after graduation.
The Academy seeks future military leaders who can handle both academic rigor and military training. Strong STEM aptitude is crucial since engineering dominates the curriculum. Beyond test scores, the school wants candidates with leadership experience, physical fitness, and unwavering commitment to serving their country as Air Force or Space Force officers after graduation.