Life At A DifferentAltitude
Come for the education. Stay for the experience. At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we become leaders, innovators, warriors and wingmen, ready to serve in the world’s greatest Air & Space Forces. Launch Virtual TourExperts help cadets understand the future of war-fighting
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Lauren Blackwelder flies a simulator in the Multi-Domain Laboratory during the Firstie Flag
Metallurgy: creating art through knife-making
Cadet 1st Class Ryan Hebert forges a knife in the U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Mechanical Engineering March 11,
Management course transforms cadets into innovators
Cadets 1st Class Christopher Lindley, left, Trevin Mabe, and Isiskyra Budd watch an exercise on market sizing and analysis during
Miss America tours alma mater with 27 other state delegates
Miss America 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh talks to Institute of Future Conflict Director Bradford J. Shwedo in the Multi-Domain Laboratory
QUICK FACTS
MAJOR IN THE FUTURE
Your limit does not exist. With 32 majors, an 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and world-class facilities, here you can take your academic passions above and beyond.
Majors & Minors
WIN THROUGH INNOVATION
With 24 Research Centers, 46 patents, and most recently, a Pandemic Math Team, our innovative culture has real-world impact. The Cadet Summer Research Program leverages private and government partnerships, taking cadets and faculty beyond campus and around the globe.
Research CentersLeaders of Character
Here we believe in living honorably, lifting others up to be the best they can be, and elevating our own performance towards a common and noble purpose. Across all circumstances and challenges, we learn what it takes to become resilient leaders of character.
Center for Character and Leadership DevelopmentPREPARE TODAY, LEAD TOMORROW
From the moment our cadets step foot on campus for in-processing to the day they toss their caps in the air at graduation, a cadet’s experience at the is steeped with pride and tradition. Indeed, our traditions create bonds among cadets and the long blue line of graduates.
Academy traditions