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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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Start: 2026-04-14T14:00:00
Location: 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

Campus Visits

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (72)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#201

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Washington Monthly

#29

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More About This School

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from SC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

175 mi(303 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

219 mi(380 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

264 mi(458 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte176 mi

JAX Jacksonville189 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham223 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA820 mi · ~23h 41m drive

New York, NY638 mi · ~18h 26m drive

Hartford, CT737 mi · ~21h 17m drive

Providence, RI780 mi · ~22h 32m drive

Albany, NY760 mi · ~21h 57m drive

Syracuse, NY738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Rochester, NY727 mi · ~21h drive

Buffalo, NY700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Philadelphia, PA562 mi · ~16h 14m drive

Pittsburgh, PA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive

Harrisburg, PA544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Newark, NJ635 mi · ~18h 21m drive

Washington, DC453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

Baltimore, MD486 mi · ~14h 2m drive

Atlanta, GA264 mi · ~7h 38m drive

Charlotte, NC175 mi · ~5h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC219 mi · ~6h 20m drive

Miami, FL486 mi · ~14h 2m drive

Orlando, FL306 mi · ~8h 50m drive

Tampa, FL366 mi · ~10h 34m drive

Nashville, TN453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

New Orleans, LA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive

Richmond, VA357 mi · ~10h 19m drive

Chicago, IL755 mi · ~21h 49m drive

Detroit, MI680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Minneapolis, MN1102 mi · ~31h 50m drive

St. Louis, MO701 mi · ~20h 15m drive

Kansas City, MO925 mi · ~26h 43m drive

Indianapolis, IN592 mi · ~17h 6m drive

Columbus, OH523 mi · ~15h 7m drive

Cleveland, OH609 mi · ~17h 36m drive

Milwaukee, WI829 mi · ~23h 57m drive

Dallas, TX977 mi · ~28h 13m drive

Houston, TX933 mi · ~26h 57m drive

Austin, TX1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive

San Antonio, TX1119 mi · ~32h 20m drive

Los Angeles, CA2197 mi · ~63h 28m drive

San Francisco, CA2399 mi · ~69h 18m drive

San Diego, CA2150 mi · ~62h 7m drive

Seattle, WA2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive

Portland, OR2418 mi · ~69h 51m drive

Denver, CO1469 mi · ~42h 26m drive

Phoenix, AZ1851 mi · ~53h 28m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1839 mi · ~53h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI4756 mi · ~137h 24m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Charlotte (CLT)176 miles

Rental car

264 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

352 min$211-352

Jacksonville (JAX)189 miles

Rental car

284 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

378 min$227-378

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina Application Checklist

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Visit Planning

Schools Like This

Deadline Calendar

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Application Checklist

Decision Notifications