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Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

98.6%
Admission Difficulty for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 98.6%.  Its admission rate is the 34th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina and can you get accepted?

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,221 out of the 2,253 who applied were admitted.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.8. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Citadel Military College of South Carolina you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.8 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1180 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Citadel Military College of South Carolina GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.8

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Citadel Military College of South Carolina are to have around a 3.8 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.8 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepts 99% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 3.8 on the 4.0 scale. 35% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #8 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Citadel Military College of South Carolina students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 35.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Citadel Military College of South Carolina. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1090-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

25%
SAT Scores for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 550
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1090
SAT Scores for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 620
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1270. Students who get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers..  Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranks #6 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Citadel Military College of South Carolina regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1180, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >99%
1180 to 1270 Avg + 99%-99%
1090 to 1180 Avg - 98%-99%
1000 to 1090 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 1000 Low <96%
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

16%
ACT Scores for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 27.  The school ranks #6 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 21.

16 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Citadel Military College of South Carolina for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 99% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 27 ACT score.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >99%
25 to 27 Avg + 99%-99%
23 to 25 Avg - 98%-99%
21 to 23 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 21 Low <96%
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High School Class Rank

63% of Citadel Military College of South Carolina freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Citadel Military College of South Carolina students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 27%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 446 1,807 2,253
Accepted 435 1,786 2,221
Acceptance Rate 98% 99% 99%
Enrolled 99 579 678
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 32% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Citadel Military College of South Carolina and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Citadel Military College of South Carolina
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Citadel Military College of South Carolina is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.8 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1180 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217864 IPEDS survey data for Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

Last updated February 24, 2024