United States Air Force Academy
Location and Contact Information
USAFA, CO 80840-5002USA
Main Tel: (719) 333-6481
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, liberal arts, and science.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
United States Air Force Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to United States Air Force Academy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 4,553 |
| 2 | United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | 4,488 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | 4,704 |
| 4 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | 2,621 |
| 5 | United States Coast Guard Academy | New London, CT | 975 |
| 6 | Kettering University | Flint, MI | 2,600 |
| 7 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Atlanta, GA | 19,413 |
| 8 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 10,299 |
| 9 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | 6,777 |
| 10 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 18,317 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,046 | 36 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 188 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,537 in 2009-2010 (5,478 full-time equivalent).
About 80% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 20% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 100% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 17% Women 15% All 17%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 580-665 Math 600-690 Writing 550-640
Room and Board
United States Air Force Academy provides on-campus housing for 4,600 of its 5,478 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Mountain West Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
ENGINEERING
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Military Technologies
- Operations Research
- Systems Engineering
LAW
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- American History (United States)
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
SCIENCE
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Behavioral Sciences