United States Air Force Academy Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The United States Air Force Academy recorded an overall acceptance rate of 12.3% for the application year 2023, accepting 1,320 out of 10,700 applicants. This rate represents a slight increase from 12.0% in 2022 and mirrors the 12.2% acceptance rate from 2021. Notably, acceptance rates have generally declined from a higher rate of 15.0% in 2015 and fluctuated between 12.6% and 14.4% in earlier years. The persistent competition is evident, with applicant numbers gradually rising over the years.

Year	Total Applicants	Total Admits	RD Acceptance Rate	EA Acceptance Rate	Overall Acceptance Rate
2023	10,700	1,320	12.3%	-	12.3%
2022	10,450	1,254	12%	-	12%
2021	10,800	1,320	12.2%	-	12.2%
2020	9,800	1,413	14.4%	-	14.4%
2019	10,150	1,280	12.6%	-	12.6%
2018	10,500	1,470	14%	-	14%
2017	10,300	1,417	13.8%	-	13.8%
2016	9,500	1,253	13.2%	-	13.2%
2015	8,550	1,283	15%	-	15%

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