United States Air Force Academy overview

Q. What is the main USP of the United States Air Force Academy?

Ans:  United States Air Force Academy only accepts applicants who are citizens of the United States are unmarried and without dependants. The academy has an acceptance rate of just 11% which makes it a highly selective institution.

The United States Air Force Academy graduates are directly commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the US Air Force or US Space Force and the students are encouraged to participate in a number of intercollegiate or intramural athletics while at the academy. 

Q. What is the ranking of the United States Air Force Academy?

Ans: Some of the rankings and achievements are: the United States Air Force Academy is ranked 28th nationally in the rankings of National Liberal Arts Colleges by US News and World Report. USNWR also ranks the academy 43rd for undergraduate teaching and 29th for being the most innovative.

The United States Air Force Academy is also ranked 3rd in the country in the rankings of top public schools by US News and World Report. The academy is also ranked 3rd for Aeronautical Engineering and 10th in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering by US News and World Report.

Q. Is Colorado a large city?

Ans: Yes it is a large city.

Q. What's the weather like around the United States Air Force Academy?

Ans: The weather is generally cold with temperatures dipping down to negative but at the same time summers are really hot and humid.

Q.How many students study in the United States Air Force Academy?

Ans: There are around 5000 students in the university.

Q.Who are the top Alumni of the United States Air Force Academy?

Ans: United States Air Force Academy Notable Alumni are as follows: 

• Jeffrey Lee Harrigian (the United States Air Force general)
• Jay Benton Silveria (Former Lieutenant General)
• Gregg Popovich (President of the San Antonio Spurs)
• Martha McSally (Former United States Senator)