A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a gender ratio of 15% men to 14% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
561
|
| Women |
505
|
Citadel Military College of South Carolina serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.9% |
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, 2025