Campus & Student Life at United States Air Force Academy

Home to about 4,307 undergraduates in 2020, USAFA is a small, public school located in USAF Academy, Colorado. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, USAFA offers a “study abroad” program.

USAFA is an Elite Federal Service Academy (FSA)

Federal service academies like USAFA offer subsidized tuition (often fully subsidized) in exchange for a period of post-graduation service. USAFA can be a great way to get a premium education for little or no cost, but make sure you understand the commitment and the often stringent application requirements. For more information you can review the Federal Military Colleges and Academies page. For more information, you will also want to check out our USAFA for Veterans Guide.

USAFA Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit USAFA Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at United States Air Force Academy

USAFA not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at United States Air Force Academy

USAFA has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,307 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,307 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).

United States Air Force Academy is Ranked #309 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USAFA receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank USAFA #309 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at USAFA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USAFA Diversity Guide.

United States Air Force Academy Competes in the NCAA

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at USAFA, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to United States Air Force Academy Athletics