United States Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy, also known as USAFA or Air Force, is a Federal military academy located nearby Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado. It was founded in 1954 and the main campus is sits on 18,000 acres at the Air Force base. The Academy enrolls more than 4,000 students per term. It is an undergraduate college established to serve the military officers of the USA.

Forbes Magazine has ranked USAFA 16th in the nation in its "America's Best Colleges 2008" category. The academy has many student activities and USAFA provides several opportunities for recreation to the cadets in the academy incluing the Arnold Hall for social activities, the Military Ball and other community service activities.

United States Air Force Academy Highlights

Where United States Air Force Academy stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering and science.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at United States Air Force Academy was 4,461 in 2007 (4,461 full-time equivalent).

About 79% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 21% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: United States Air Force Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

United States Air Force Academy provides on-campus housing for 4,550 of its 4,461 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

United States Air Force Academy Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. United States Air Force Academy is in the Mountain West Conference for major sports.

United States Air Force Academy Admissions (2007)

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