Overview
Established in 1972, the Community College of the Air Force was created to provide enlisted Air Force members with a means of earning college credit and associate degrees based on their military training, occupational experience, and professional military education. Headquartered at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, CCAF operates through a unique network of affiliated Air Force and Space Force bases worldwide rather than a traditional single campus, making it one of the largest higher education systems in the country by enrollment. It is regionally accredited and widely recognized for translating military training into transferable academic credit.
At a Glance
| Type | Community College |
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Total students | 300,000+ |
| Student–faculty ratio | N/A |
| Acceptance rate | N/A (open to eligible enlisted personnel) |
| Graduation rate | N/A |
| Average starting salary | N/A |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $0 (tuition covered via military training/education benefits) |
| Out-of-state tuition | $0 |
| Room & board | N/A |
| Average financial aid | N/A |
| Students receiving aid | N/A |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Aircraft Maintenance Technology
- Avionics Systems Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Health Care Management
- Information Technology
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.