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Study at United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy, also known as USAFA or Air Force, is an accredited college for the United States Air Force. Located in El Paso County, Colorado, it was established in 1954 and is the youngest of the United States service academies. The main campus covers 18,000 acres and the Academy offers bachelor’s degrees in a wide variety of subjects. USAFA’s athletic department fields a number of men’s and women’s sports teams which participate in several intercollegiate programs. They are nicknamed the Falcons and their official mascot is this bird. The sports teams compete in several sports including football, baseball, basketball, and tennis. United States Air Force Academy is in a large suburb, in USAFA, CO. The school is classified as a public college. Students at United States Air Force Academy earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree. The most common major fields study at the school include science and engineering. United States Air Force Academy does not admit all applicants. of people who applied to the school in 2007, 14% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 590 to 629 for students at United States Air Force Academy. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 630 and 690. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most. United States Air Force Academy, in 2007, had 4,461 students (4,461 full-time equivalent). The Student Enrollment at the school is overwhelmingly male. United States Air Force Academy is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. United States Air Force Academy makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Mountain West Conference for major sports. The school reports its educational mission is: Contact: United States Air Force Academy United States Air Force Academy |
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