United States Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy is a federal service academy located at USAF Academy, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. It is a public four-year institution that educates and trains officer candidates for commissioned service in the United States Air Force and Space Force. The Academy awards a Bachelor of Science degree to graduates, who receive commissions as second lieutenants upon completion. Specific enrollment and outcome metrics are not reported in available IPEDS data for this entry.

The Academy offers a rigorous academic curriculum spanning engineering, sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with programs including aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering, computer science, management, and political science, among others. All programs lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and are integrated with military training, leadership development, and physical education requirements.

Located in El Paso County, Colorado, the USAF Academy campus sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, covering approximately 18,000 acres. The Academy is one of the nation's premier institutions for developing military officers and is a significant landmark in the Colorado Springs region.