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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina 29409

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public institution in Charleston with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1184, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,085 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,002.

Established
1842
Motto
Honor • Duty • Respect
Mascot
Spike Live Mascots: General 3 (affectionately known as G3)
Type
Public senior military college
Conference
NCAA Division I and has been a member of the Southern Conference since 1936; the school mascot is the Bulldog
Division
Division I

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98%Acceptance
1184SAT Avg
2,624Students
11:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$72,085Earnings 10yr
$21,002Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1184

Reading & Writing
540640
Math
540610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2226

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1184

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,570
Tuition (out-of-state)$37,370
Room & Board$9,146
Books & Supplies$9,741
Total Cost of Attendance$31,943
Average Net Price$21,002
Median Debt at Graduation$21,096
Monthly Payment (10yr)$224

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,055
$30–48K$15,292
$48–75K$18,467
$75–110K$23,921
$110K+$24,725

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,002

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,624
Gender Split
14% / 86%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.8%
Freshman Retention88.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,168
8 Years$67,667
10 Years$72,085

Rankings

U.S. News
#2
Forbes
#201
Washington Monthly
#29

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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