United States Air Force Academy
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at United States Air Force Academy?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at The Air Force Academy. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
36°
Average winter temp
72°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at United States Air Force Academy:

100°
83.3
66.7
50.0
33.3
16.7
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

United States Air Force Academy is in a suburban setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Colorado Springs
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at United States Air Force Academy.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Colorado elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Colorado's gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with concealed carry permits may have a gun on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with United States Air Force Academy about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. United States Air Force Academy is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at United States Air Force Academy? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Recreational Ski Club
  2. 2. Men's and Women's Rugby Club
  3. 3. Cycling Club
  4. 4. Aviation Club
  5. 5. Drum and Bugle Corps
  1. 1. National Character and Leadership Symposium
  2. 2. Football Games
  3. 3. Graduation

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