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Whether it is as pilots, engineers, cyber specialists, space operations officers or otherwise, they’re able to make an immediate impact and shape the future of this country.</p> </div> </div> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-img" style="background-image: url(https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/WhyTheAcademyThumbnail.jpg);"> <button disabled type="button" data-videoid="OZGO_lz5fYQ" class="btn video-modal-trigger" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal"> <span class="sr-only">Watch the video for Every Student Majors in the Future</span> <span class="play-button"> <span class="button-background"></span> <span class="button-border"></span> <span class="icon-play"></span> </span> </button> </div> </div> </section><section class="card module___text-image image-left textbox-white"> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-img" style="background-image: url(https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HP_2.jpg); background-position: center center"> </div> </div> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 aria-label="Why The Academy?: Higher Education That Propels You to New Heights"> <div class="h2">Why The Academy?</div> <div class="display-1">Higher Education That Propels You to New Heights</div> </h2> <p>The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the top universities in the country and develops outstanding leaders and officers of character who exemplify courage, dedication and a desire to serve others as they make a difference in the Air Force, Space Force and the world.</p> <div> <div><h3>Covered In This Section:</h3><ul class='list-inline content-nav-list'><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/education/'>Unique Education</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/majors/'>Majors and Minors</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/careers/'>Careers</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/space-force/'>Space Force</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/athletics/'>Athletics</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/facts-and-figures/'>Facts and Figures</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/cadet-life/'>Cadet Life</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/about/'>About Us</a></li></ul></div> </div> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">Why The Academy</span> </a> </div> </div> </section><section class="module___callouts-3col"> <ul class="row list-inline"> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <header>U.S. News & World Report, 2025</header> <div class="display-1"><p>#2 Top Public Schools</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <header>U.S. News & World Report, 2025</header> <div class="display-1"><p>#8 Top National Liberal Arts College</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <header>U.S. News & World Report, 2025</header> <div class="display-1"><p>#6 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <header>U.S. News & World Report, 2025</header> <div class="display-1"><p>#6 Civil Engineering</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <header>U.S. News & World Report, 2025</header> <div class="display-1"><p>#9 Electrical Engineering</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <header>U.S. News & World Report, 2025</header> <div class="display-1"><p>#6 Mechanical Engineering</p> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="scroller d-xl-none" tabindex="0"> <div class="scroller-sizer"></div> </div> </section><section class="card module___text-image image-left textbox-default"> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-img" style="background-image: url(https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/USC36223163-Thumbnail-Grit-968x500-nologo.jpg); background-position: right center"> <button disabled type="button" data-videoid="JLcmB-5HtXE" class="btn video-modal-trigger" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#videoModal"> <span class="sr-only">Watch the video for </span> <span class="play-button"> <span class="button-background"></span> <span class="button-border"></span> <span class="icon-play"></span> </span> </button> </div> </div> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 aria-label="A STRONG LEGACY: Going Above and Beyond Takes Grit"> <div class="h2">A STRONG LEGACY</div> <div class="display-1">Going Above and Beyond Takes Grit</div> </h2> <p>The Academy empowers you to achieve new goals through discipline and determination. With a world-class education and supportive mentors, professors and fellow cadets by your side, you’ll turn challenges into conquests.</p> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/about/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">LEARN MORE ABOUT US</span> </a> </div> </div> </section><section class="card module___text-image image-left textbox-default"> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-img" style="background-image: url(https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/USC36223066-AcademyAdmissions-HomepageSpace-924x520-revised.jpg); background-position: left center"> </div> </div> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 aria-label="Space Force: The Number-one School for Space"> <div class="h2">Space Force</div> <div class="display-1">The Number-one School for Space</div> </h2> <p>The Air Force Academy is the premier academy for those interested in joining the Space Force. It offers more programs and leadership opportunities than any other service academy and is the best place to learn about the ever-changing space domain.</p> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/why/space-force/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">Space Force</span> </a> </div> </div> </section><section class="card module___text-image image-right textbox-white"> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-img" style="background-image: url(https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HP_3.jpg); background-position: center center"> </div> </div> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 aria-label="How can I prepare?: Don’t Just Apply, Show What You’re Made Of"> <div class="h2">How can I prepare?</div> <div class="display-1">Don’t Just Apply, Show What You’re Made Of</div> </h2> <p>At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we look at more than grades. We look at the whole person. To improve your chances of being offered an appointment, make sure you prepare academically and physically, as well as demonstrate your character and leadership abilities.</p> <div><h3>Covered In This Section:</h3><ul class='list-inline content-nav-list'><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/middle-school/'>Middle School Student</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/high-school/'>High School Student</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/college-students/'>College Student</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/enlisted/'>Enlisted Airmen</a>, </li><li class='list-inline-item'><a href='https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/international/'>International Student</a></li></ul></div> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">How Can I Prepare</span> </a> </div> </div> </section><section class="module___callouts-3col module___callouts-3col--letsmeet"> <ul class="row list-inline"> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <img alt="" class="icon" src="https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/themes/afa/img/icons/reading.svg" /> <h2 class="display-1">Experience the Birthplace of Leaders</h2> <div class="description"><p>How does it feel to trace the footsteps of some of our nation’s most revered leaders? Come see the United States Air Force Academy for yourself and find out.</p> </div> <div class="cta"> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/meet/plan-visit/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">Plan Your Visit</span> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <img alt="" class="icon" src="https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/themes/afa/img/icons/questionmark.svg" /> <h2 class="display-1">If You Have Questions, Get Answers</h2> <div class="description"><p>Our outreach programs can help you determine whether the U.S. Air Force Academy is right for you as well as help you make your application as complete and competitive as possible.</p> </div> <div class="cta"> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/meet/outreach-events/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">Outreach Events</span> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <div class="card"> <img alt="" class="icon" src="https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/themes/afa/img/icons/magglass.svg" /> <h2 class="display-1">How Can You Learn More?</h2> <div class="description"><p>The majority of our events are held in the fall and spring, with fewer events in the summer months. 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Instead, once you graduate, you will commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. The length of your commitment will depend on your career path, but the benefits will last a lifetime.</p> <a href="https://www.academyadmissions.com/apply/commitment/" class="btn" target="_self"> <span class="label">About Commitment</span> </a> </div> </div> </section><section class="card module___text-image image-right textbox-white"> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-img" style="background-image: url(https://www.academyadmissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HP_5-1.jpg); background-position: center center"> </div> </div> <div class="card-block"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 aria-label="How do I Apply?: The First Step Is Understanding All the Steps"> <div class="h2">How do I Apply?</div> <div class="display-1">The First Step Is Understanding All the Steps</div> </h2> <p>The admissions process to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy is more involved than you would find at most universities. 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