United States Air Force Academy
A good fit for high-achieving applicants seeking a top-tier program and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. strong 88% graduation rate; 96% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
United States Air Force Academy is a public institution located in USAF Academy, Colorado with approximately 4,124 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The graduation rate is 88%.
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a United States service academy in Air Force Academy, Colorado, immediately north of Colorado Springs. It educates cadets for service in the officer corps of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. It is the youngest of the five service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959, but is the third in seniority. Graduates of the academy's four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force. The academy is also one of the largest tourist attractions in Colorado, attracting approximately a million visitors each year.
This is a strong option for students committed to military service and a highly structured college experience — with a 96% freshman retention rate and 88% graduation rate, cadets who get in tend to stay and finish. The 14% acceptance rate reflects genuine selectivity, and the fully funded education means zero tuition debt in exchange for a service commitment after graduation. That said, every aspect of life here is regimented by design, so students seeking personal freedom or flexibility in their academic or social lives should think carefully before applying.
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United States Air Force Academy
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002
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