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Your Chances of Getting Into United States Air Force Academy

Based on publicly available admissions data

Highly Selective13.9% acceptance rate

Acceptance rate 10-20%. Strong reach for most applicants.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
13.9%
SAT Range (Middle 50%)
1250 - 1450
ACT Range (Middle 50%)
26 - 33

Is United States Air Force Academy a Reach, Target, or Safety?

With a 13.9% acceptance rate, United States Air Force Academy is a reach school for most applicants. Even students with perfect grades and scores are not guaranteed admission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are my chances of getting into United States Air Force Academy?

United States Air Force Academy accepts 13.9% of applicants. Your individual chances depend on your complete profile: GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations. Use this data as a benchmark, not a guarantee.

What GPA do I need for United States Air Force Academy?

United States Air Force Academy looks for academically strong students. Review recent CDS data on the school's website for GPA breakdowns of admitted students.

What SAT score do I need for United States Air Force Academy?

The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 1250 and 1450 on the SAT. Scoring at or above 1450 puts you in the top quartile of admitted students. For ACT, the middle 50% range is 26-33.