The 15 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in Every US State

15.United States Air Force Academy

Located near Colorado Springs, the United States Air Force Academy, established in 1954, is unique among U.S. military service academies. It exclusively admits recent high school graduates and has a strict age limit of 23 years for applicants.

With an 11.9% acceptance rate, the academy focuses on developing future military personnel. Students must commit to at least five years of active duty and three years in the active reserve as officers, reflecting the academy’s emphasis on service and discipline.