USAFA SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1350

The average composite SAT score for admitted United States Air Force Academy freshman is 1350 out of 1600. USAFA students have the 130th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1350 is in the 92nd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1250 to 1450

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1250 to 1450. The 75th percentile score is 1450 while the 25th percentile score is 1250.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by USAFA but we estimate it to be around a 1150 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 685

The average score for USAFA students on the math portion of the SAT is 685 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 630 and the 75th percentile score 740.

Average SAT Reading Score 665

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 620 to 710 and the average score for United States Air Force Academy students is 665.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

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 13.9%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.81.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1450 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1450 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 24% or higher.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1350 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1350 to 1440 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 14% to 22%.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1250 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1250 to 1340 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 8% to 13% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into USAFA with a 1150 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1150 to 1240 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 7% chance of admission to USAFA. SAT scores below 1150 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.