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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a medium, public institution located in Charleston, sc. Founded in 1842, Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers undergraduate degrees in 72 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 2,658 undergraduates
cost $12,570 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.6%
SAT score average 1178
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.79
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Citadel Military College of South Carolina is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Military and Protective Services
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Mechanical Engineering
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
Political Science and Government
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,570
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,480
Books & supplies $8,470
Other expenses $2,423
Cost of attendance* $31,943
Average financial aid package $22,851
Estimated cost $9,092 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,826
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,480
Books & supplies $8,470
Other expenses $2,423
Cost of attendance* $55,199
Average financial aid package $22,851
Estimated cost $32,348 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,658, with gender binary students split 86% male and 14% female.

Total enrollment

3,727

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
48%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Citadel Military College of South Carolina, students love their The Republican Society, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409
phone 843-225-3294
address https://go.citadel.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

The republican society

Navy - trident society

Honors program advisor council

Ducks unlimited

Fine arts

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Citadel Military College of South Carolina to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is located in Charleston, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 

The acceptance rate for Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

The average high school GPA for Citadel Military College of South Carolina students was 3.79.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Citadel Military College of South Carolina including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $127,772.

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