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The United States Air Force Academy, also known as USAFA or Air Force, is an accredited college for the United States Air Force. Located in El Paso County, Colorado, it was established in 1954 and is the youngest of the United States service academies. The main campus covers 18,000 acres and the Academy offers bachelor’s degrees in a wide variety of subjects.
USAFA’s athletic department fields a number of men’s and women’s sports teams which participate in several intercollegiate programs. They are nicknamed the Falcons and their official mascot is this bird. The sports teams compete in several sports including football, baseball, basketball, and tennis.
United States Air Force Academy is in a large suburb, in USAFA, CO. The school is classified as a public college. Students at United States Air Force Academy earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include science and engineering.
United States Air Force Academy does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 18% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 595 to 680 for students at United States Air Force Academy. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 620 and 700.
Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
United States Air Force Academy, in 2007-2008, had 4,461 students (5,463 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
United States Air Force Academy is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. United States Air Force Academy makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Mountain West Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation."
More complete details are provided below.
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO 80840-5002
General Phone: (719) 333-6481
http://www.usafa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 420 | systems engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, operations research, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 277 | social services, political science, international studies, history courses, economics, general studies, humanities, English, ... |
| Science | 109 | biology, physics, biochemistry, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Business and Management | 104 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 62 | behavioral sciences |
| Law | 19 | legal studies, legal professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Air Force Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,024 | 36 |
In 2007-2008, United States Air Force Academy had a total enrollment of 4,461 students (5,463 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 78% |
| Women | 22% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 11% |
| California | 11% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
United States Air Force Academy offers campus housing for 4,550 of its 5,463 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,001 | 1,642 | 18% | 1,336 | 81% |
| Men | 7,024 | 1,282 | 18% | 1,048 | 82% |
| Women | 1,977 | 360 | 18% | 288 | 80% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 595 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
United States Air Force Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 53 | $113,893 | 3 | $93,210 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 32 | $98,133 | 12 | $94,741 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 24 | $81,894 | 16 | $72,037 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $63,273 | 11 | $53,950 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 120 | $98,650 | 42 | $75,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Baseball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Military Technologies
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United States Air Force Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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