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United States Air Force Academy is in a large suburb, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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 2005, 18% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 610 to 690 for students at United States Air Force Academy. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 630 and 710. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Faculty salaries at United States Air Force Academy are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 4,463 students (4,463 full-time equivalent). The student body at United States Air Force Academy is overwhelmingly male.
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at United States Air Force Academy 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) 333-1818
Admissions Phone: (719) 333-2520
Financial Aid Phone: (719) 333-2520
http://www.usafa.edu
United States Air Force Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 291 | aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, operations research, engineering mechanics, military technologies, electrical engineering, engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 210 | political science, international studies, history courses, humanities, economics, social services, history, English, ... |
| Business And Management | 176 | business management |
| Science | 108 | biology, physics, atmospheric sciences, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 76 | behavioral sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Law | 15 | legal professions |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Air Force Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 912 | 33 |
In 2005, United States Air Force Academy had a total enrollment of 4,463 students (4,463 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 83% |
| Women | 17% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 11% |
| California | 10% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
United States Air Force Academy offers campus housing for 4,534 of its 4,463 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,601 | 1,746 | 18% | 1,384 | 79% |
| Men | 7,529 | 1,440 | 19% | 1,143 | 79% |
| Women | 2,072 | 306 | 15% | 241 | 79% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| 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 | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (719) 333-2520
Financial Aid:
United States Air Force Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (719) 333-2520
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 36 | $92,460 | 7 | $86,371 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 44 | $87,232 | 9 | $75,674 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 39 | $74,774 | 11 | $70,930 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $50,237 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 123 | $83,609 | 27 | $76,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,129 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $44,129 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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