Citadel Military College of South Carolina

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Charleston, SC
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#3 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,793

Location Charleston, South Carolina
Website citadel.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#232

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The Citadel, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is a public military college established in 1842 along the Ashley River. The campus features distinctive Romanesque architecture and operates as one of six senior military colleges in the United States, combining rigorous academic programs with mandatory military training for the Corps of Cadets. The institution maintains strong academic programs in business, engineering, and military sciences, while civilian students can attend the evening undergraduate and graduate programs. All cadets reside in campus barracks organized into companies, following strict military protocols and wearing uniforms as part of the college's leadership development model. The Citadel Bulldogs compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Southern Conference, with particular recognition for the school's football program.

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Ratings

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Citadel Military College of South Carolina within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#232
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#56
Best Colleges in South Carolina

#5
Best Public Colleges in South Carolina

#3
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#290
Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

#4

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1085/1285
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
GPA 3.8

Acceptance Rate

22.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 90.9%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$12,570

Out of State Resident Tuition

$38,508

Breakdown

Tuition $12,570
Books and Supplies $9,741
Other Fees $4,214
Room and Board $9,705
Budget for Other Expenses $2,448
Total One Year Cost $38,678

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

70% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are Business, Engineering, and Social Sciences. 30% of students major in Business, 16% in Engineering, and 13% in Social Sciences.