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United States Air Force Academy Football

United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) · USAF Academy, Colorado · Public university

Acceptance rate14%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate88%finish within six years
Undergraduates4,114Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty7 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

United States Air Force Academy Football coaches

Coaches at United States Air Force Academy who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Troy CalhounHead Coach
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Charlie JacksonAssociate Head Coach - Defensive Backs
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Mike ThiessenAssociate Head Coach - Off. Coordinator & Quarterbacks
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Athletics

The program

Where United States Air Force Academy competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Mountain West Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
goairforcefalcons.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1230–1440
ACTMiddle 50%: 26–33

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Popular majors

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAstronautical EngineeringBehavioral SciencesBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCivil Engineering, General
Test policy
Required
Student-to-faculty
7 : 1
Graduation rate
88% in six years
Campus

Where it is

United States Air Force Academy in USAF Academy.

Location
USAF Academy, Colorado
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
usafa.edu
Overview

About United States Air Force Academy Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Troy Calhoun, the Head Coach, leads the United States Air Force Academy Football staff of 27 coaches, verified September 2026. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Mountain West Conference. United States Air Force Academy is a public school in USAF Academy, Colorado with 4,114 undergraduates, a 14% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by United States Air Force Academy Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Troy Calhoun, the Head Coach and Charlie Jackson, the Associate Head Coach - Defensive Backs. United States Air Force Academy has 27 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Troy can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at United States Air Force Academy typically score 1230–1440 on the SAT and 26–33 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the United States Air Force Academy staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

United States Air Force Academy Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is United States Air Force Academy D1?

Yes. United States Air Force Academy competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Mountain West Conference.

Is United States Air Force Academy public or private?

United States Air Force Academy is a public school in USAF Academy, Colorado.

What conference is United States Air Force Academy Football in?

The Mountain West Conference.

Does United States Air Force Academy offer athletic scholarships for Football?

United States Air Force Academy competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does United States Air Force Academy Football have?

27 coaches, led by Troy Calhoun, the Head Coach.

What is the United States Air Force Academy acceptance rate?

14% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for United States Air Force Academy?

Admitted students typically score 1230–1440 on the SAT and 26–33 on the ACT.

How do I contact the United States Air Force Academy Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026