Get USAFA IMT O-143 2006-2024

Cons - restricted free time (due to academics, rules of the campus, and physical training), limited time with family, long hours of studying, and the rigorous curriculum. Attending USAFA is an education worth about $150,000 (could be mistaken) without a paying a penny out of your pocket.

First-Time / Full-Time USAFA Drop Out Rates 227 first-time / full-time students or 21% did not complete their degree within eight years. Of those who did not finish: 0 are still enrolled.

Fourth class cadets (freshmen) are often referred to as "doolies," a term derived from the Greek word δοῦλος ("doulos") meaning "slave" or "servant." Members of the three lower classes are also referred to as "4 degrees," "3 degrees" or "2 degrees" based on their class.

Admissions Summary United States Air Force Academy is very selective with an acceptance rate of 11%. Students that get into United States Air Force Academy have an SAT score between 1320–1470 or an ACT score of 28–33. Regular applications are due December 31.

Your commitment will be at least five years of Active Duty and three years in Army Reserve Component, for a total of eight years. However, if you leave USMA before your junior year, you don't have a service commitment.

If you exceed the U.S. Air Force Academy weight standard for your height, we will request you provide measurements on a USAFA Form 0-220. This form must be completed by a school nurse, family physician or qualified paramedic and will be available at your online status page.

Second-class cadets who are disenrolled or resign on or after the first day of academics in the fall semester of the second-class year will incur a two-year commitment for active-duty service. This commitment is three years for first-class cadets on or after the beginning of the first class year academic semester.

After commitment, if a cadet leaves or is disenrolled from the Academy they may incur an active duty service commitment and be responsible for reimbursing the government for their educational costs either monetarily or by serving as an enlisted member in the Air Force or Space Force.