United States Air Force Academy USAFA Colorado

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • No detailed yearly expense data available.
  • Tuition, room, board, medical and dental care are paid by the U.S. Government. Each cadet receives a monthly salary from which to pay for uniforms, supplies and personal expenses.

Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
9,897
7,656
2,241
Percent admitted
17%
17%
15%
Percent admitted who enrolled
81%
81%
80%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Recommendations
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
689
51%
ACT
673
49%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
580
665
SAT Math
600
690
SAT Writing
550
640
ACT Composite
26
32
ACT English
26
32
ACT Math
28
33

Accreditation

  • No accreditation data reported for this institution.