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United States Air Force Academy

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#620 / #191
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#57
Most Desirable School
Military academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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About United States Air Force Academy

According to Wikipedia, The United States Air Force Academy is a United States service academy in El Paso County, 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.

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United States Air Force Academy Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
8,35316%100%139530

How Much Does United States Air Force Academy Cost To Attend?

United States Air Force Academy's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
4,2094,209

Where is United States Air Force Academy?

United States Air Force Academy is located at 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy CO 80840-5002

What Is United States Air Force Academy Known For?

United States Air Force Academy is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Computer Science
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Engineering
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Political Science
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History
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Physics
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Mathematics
#783
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Law
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Economics
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Chemistry
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Psychology
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Biology
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Philosophy
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Literature
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Sociology
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Who Are United States Air Force Academy's Most Influential Alumni?

United States Air Force Academy's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Business. Here are some of United States Air Force Academy's most famous alumni:

Grady Booch
Grady Booch
An American software engineer.
Eric Hanushek
Eric Hanushek
An Economist and educator.
Gregg Popovich
Gregg Popovich
An American basketball coach .
Mark Welsh
Mark Welsh
A United States general.
Sully Sullenberger
Sully Sullenberger
An American commercial airline pilot.
James B. Smith
James B. Smith
An American diplomat.
Ronald M. Sega
Ronald M. Sega
An American astronaut.
Tim Kane
An American economist .
Jack D. Fischer
Jack D. Fischer
An American astronaut.
John J. Garstka
A Member of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Stephen Joseph Rossetti
Stephen Joseph Rossetti
A Priest and psychologist.
Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell
A US Air Force officer.

Who Are United States Air Force Academy's Most Influential Faculty?

Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell
A US Air Force officer.
Tracy Northup
A Physicist.