Division I · Mountain West Conference
U.S. Air Force Academy · Rankings
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4
Top-ten finishes
among Division I schools
8
Top 10% finishes
of 40 lists
#3
Best standing
Engineering · Division I
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Lists ranked on
all built from public data
Standouts
Lists where U.S. Air Force Academy sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division I schools.
#3Best for engineeringof 364 in Division I · #22 nationally35.4%#9Smallest student–faculty ratiosof 366 in Division I · #18 nationally7:1#22Best for physical sciencesof 364 in Division I · #108 nationally3.7%#23Best first-year retentionof 366 in Division I · #33 nationally96%#23Most selectiveof 359 in Division I · #43 nationally14%#37Best graduation ratesof 366 in Division I · #65 nationally88%
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 0 | #361 of 363 | #1,061 of 1,063 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 0.0% | #361 of 363 | #1,058 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 0 | #361 of 363 | #1,061 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 7:1 | #9 of 366 | #18 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 96% | #23 of 366 | #33 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 14% | #23 of 359 | #43 of 1,049 | |
| Best graduation rates | 88% | #37 of 366 | #65 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,350 | #54 of 292 | #109 of 774 | |
| Most applications | 9,543 | #246 of 359 | #356 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for engineering | 35.4% | #3 of 364 | #22 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 3.7% | #22 of 364 | #108 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 10.5% | #71 of 364 | #178 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #99 of 364 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 1.2% | #103 of 364 | #338 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 3.4% | #110 of 364 | #353 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 1.2% | #112 of 364 | #462 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #125 of 364 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 7.4% | #156 of 364 | #435 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 2.7% | #252 of 364 | #653 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #253 of 364 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #257 of 364 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 14.2% | #264 of 364 | #718 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 0.9% | #275 of 364 | #792 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.0% | #311 of 364 | #890 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 0.0% | #355 of 364 | #989 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 0.0% | #357 of 364 | #1,030 of 1,068 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 93% | #2 of 366 | #3 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 71% | #4 of 366 | #16 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 4,124 | #68 of 366 | #623 of 1,085 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 10 mi | #159 of 366 | #497 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 2% | #164 of 366 | #455 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 56 | #171 of 365 | #479 of 1,073 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 4 | #207 of 366 | #693 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 4,124 | #299 of 366 | #463 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 5% | #360 of 366 | #1,075 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 29% | #363 of 366 | #1,069 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 0.0% | #363 of 366 | #1,075 of 1,079 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1959 | #240 of 366 | #418 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
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