United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, Colorado · Rural: FringeOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
United States Air Force Academy is a public four-year university located in USAF Academy, Colorado. With 4,184 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 14%, the institution is considered highly selective. The six-year graduation rate is 88%, which is excellent compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Strong 6-year graduation rate of 88%, above the national average of 63%
- ✓Highly selective admissions (14% acceptance rate) — a signal of institutional prestige
- ✓Strong academic profile: SAT Math 25th percentile is 630
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Data on some metrics is not yet available — contact the admissions office for details
This college is a strong fit for academically high-achieving students looking for a competitive environment, in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost, and students who prioritize colleges with a strong record of graduate completion.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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