U.S. Air Force Academy
Admissions Office
Colorado Springs, CO 80840
(719) 333-2520
www.academyadmissions.com
The minimum qualifying scores for the SAT Reasoning Test are 580 for Critical Reading and 560 for math. Minimum qualifying scores for the ACT are 24 English/reading and 25 math/science. All candidates are required to submit a writing sample with their SAT and/or ACT exams. The highest scores may be taken from two different tests; therefore, to be competitive, candidates are encouraged to retest one or more times. The following table shows the Mid-50% range and the Mean College Admission Test Scores appointees have received in previous years:
| SAT | Mid-50% Range | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading/Verbal | 600–680 | 642 |
| Math | 630–690 | 663 |
| ACT | Mid-50% Range | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27–31 | 29 |
| Reading | 28–31 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 28–32 | 30 |
| Science Reasoning | 27–31 | 30 |
To apply to the U.S. Air Force Academy, go to www.academyadmissions.com.
You may wish to consider the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) scholarship program as an alternate way of becoming an Air Force Officer by calling (866) 4-AFROTC or visiting their website at www.afrotc.com.
