Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admission Requirements
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admission Overview
Citadel Military College of South Carolina admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in South Carolina. Last year Citadel Military College of South Carolina admitted 22.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (A-) and SAT 1085-1285 / ACT 22-27. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Acceptance Rate
The Citadel Military College of South Carolina acceptance rate is 22.7%. Last year, only 739 of 3,252 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in South Carolina and the 84th lowest in the nation.
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 a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically 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. Of those admitted, 91% enrolled. That suggests Citadel Military College of South Carolina is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Citadel Military College of South Carolina GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.8Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically have around a 3.8 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Matching last year's 3.8 average does not by itself determine admission. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
35% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #8 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Citadel Military College of South Carolina SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1085-1285Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 545
- Composite 1085
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 645
- Composite 1285
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1085–1285) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranks #7 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1085 to 1285
Matching last year's 1085–1285 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Citadel Military College of South Carolina ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 18
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 25
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Citadel Military College of South Carolina places #8 among colleges in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27
Landing in last year's 22–27 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
You may apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
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.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Citadel Military College of South Carolina and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 22.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.8 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1085-1285); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217864.
GPA calculator: Citadel Military College of South Carolina GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026