United States Air Force Academy

Common Data Set 2020-21

Acceptance Rate

13.4%

Applications

10,747

Admitted

1,443

Enrolled

1,132

SAT Composite 25th

1,220

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Graduation rate
88%
6-year completion

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction288fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Matthew
Last Name:Jackson
Title:Survey and Assessment Manager
Office:HQ USAFA/A9O
Phone:719-333-4286
Email Address:matthew.jackson@usafa.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.usafa.edu/about/institutional-
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)800
Main Phone Number:443-9266
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.usafa.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):719
Admissions Phone Number:333-3070
Admissions Email Address:rr_admissions@usafa.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.academyadmissions.com
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents935959
Hispanic/LatinoNot reported493493
Black or African American, non-HispanicNot reported285285
White, non-HispanicNot reported27452745
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-HispanicNot reported66
Asian, non-HispanicNot reported285285
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-HispanicNot reported2020
Two or more races, non-HispanicNot reported312312
Race and/or ethnicity unknownNot reported102102
TotalNot reported43074307
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma0
Associate degrees0
Bachelor's degrees978
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees0
Post-master's certificates0
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship0
Doctoral degrees, professional practice0
Doctoral degrees, other0
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported11381138
Did not persistNot reportedNot reported1010
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported11281128
Completed in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reported963963
Completed in less than five yearsNot reportedNot reported2222
Completed in less than six yearsNot reportedNot reported00
Total completersNot reportedNot reported985985
Six-year graduation rateNot reportedNot reported87%87%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Did not persistNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than five yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported2017
Completed in less than six yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported2018
Total completersNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Six-year graduation rateNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate94%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied73133434Not reportedNot reported
Admitted1004439Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled792340Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported340Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units23
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab0
Foreign language0
Social studies3
History1
Academic electives0
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)0
Total academic units25
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History2
Academic electives0
Computer Science1
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)0
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT49.1556
ACT50.9576
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite12201420Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing600700Not reported
SAT math620730Not reported
ACT composite2933Not reported
ACT math2733Not reported
ACT English2735Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80027
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69951.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59920.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80038
SAT Math: 600-69943.2
SAT Math: 500-59918.8
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-160030.8
SAT Composite: 1200-139949.5
SAT Composite: 1000-119919.7
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3667.2
ACT Composite: 24-2928.8
ACT Composite: 18-234
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class54.6
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class81.6
Percent in top half of high school graduating class97.5
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class2.5
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:100
Percent who had GPA of 4.024.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9960.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.748.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.495.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Admission Policies
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES
Application for Admission
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: N/A
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:125

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Required Course Work
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

3 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)93%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)93%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Activities Offered
Choral groupsX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX

Financial Aid

2 TABLES
Reporting Year
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: N/A Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2020-2021

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty585171756
Members of minority groups11881199
Females15362215
Males432109541
Nonresidents000
Doctorate or other terminal degree3166322
Master's, but not terminal master's22659285
Bachelor's degree383674
Unknown or other highest degree57075
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio6
based on ____ students4,307
and ____ faculty756
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students14533
10-19 students14533
20-29 students771122
30-39 students186133
40-49 students288
50-99 students212
100+ students30
Total00

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.4%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported28.1%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported3.2%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.5%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported1.9%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported6.2%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1.0%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reported2.8%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported7%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.2%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported13.6%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported21.2%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported2.1%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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