USAFA SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1395

The average composite SAT score for admitted United States Air Force Academy freshman is 1395 out of 1600. USAFA students have the 95th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1395 is in the 95th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1310 to 1480

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1310 to 1480. The 75th percentile score is 1480 while the 25th percentile score is 1310.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by USAFA but we estimate it to be around a 1220 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 705

The average score for USAFA students on the math portion of the SAT is 705 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 660 and the 75th percentile score 750.

Average SAT Reading Score 690

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 650 to 730 and the average score for United States Air Force Academy students is 690.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

51 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to United States Air Force Academy

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at United States Air Force Academy based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 16.2%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.81.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1480 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1480 or higher is very competitive at USAFA and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 27% or higher.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1400 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1400 to 1470 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 17% to 25%.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1310 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1310 to 1390 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 9% to 15% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1220 to 1300 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 9% chance of admission to USAFA. SAT scores below 1220 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to United States Air Force Academy by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	47%
1590	45%
1580	44%
1570	42%
1560	40%
1550	38%
1540	36%
1530	35%
1520	33%
1510	31%
1500	30%
1490	28%
1480	27%
1470	25%
1460	24%
1450	22%
1440	21%
1430	20%
1420	19%
1410	18%
1400	17%
1390	15%
1380	15%
1370	14%
1360	13%
1350	12%
1340	11%
1330	10%
1320	10%
1310	9%
1300	9%
1290	8%
1280	7%
1270	7%
1260	6%
1250	6%
1240	6%
1230	5%
1220	5%