Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,372
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that The Citadel is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, The Citadel emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The Citadel boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,570

Cost of attendance at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,826

Cost of attendance at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina received on average $11,451 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,451

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	115	20%	$4,612	$530,382
Other Federal Grant	116	20%	$4,861	$563,912
State Grant/Scholarships	310	53%	$4,921	$1,525,550
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	249	43%	$12,763	$3,177,908
Total Grant & Scholarships	460	79%	$11,451	$5,267,370

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Citadel Military College of South Carolina students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 73.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.5%.

73.1%

asian 100.0% 7 students
African American 80.3% 49 students
white 72.6% 328 students
unknown 100.0% 4 students
hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 77.8% 28 students
International Students 58.3% 7 students
Mixed Race 52.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Conference
Baseball Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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