Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) is a four-year, public school located in Charleston, SC. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a Senior Military College that also enrolls civilian students. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The Citadel's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $37,370 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,565.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,721 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

Citadel ranked 13rd in South Carolina Colleges rankings. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $12,570 for in-state students and $37,370 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,690 for in-state students and $18,540 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $38,981 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,788 for South Carolina residents and $18,540 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,570$37,370
Graduate$12,690$18,540
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 5/10/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,570$38,981
Graduate$14,788$18,540

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Admission Key Statistics

Citadel's acceptance rate is 98.58% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.53%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,170.

The average graduation rate is 70%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,721 students erolled in the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic statistics for Citadel are listed in the following table.

2024 Citadel Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »98.58% Acceptance Rate / 30.53% Yield
Test Scores »1,170 SAT / 24 ACT
Graduation Rate »70%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate84%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »3,721 (2,695 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$12,565

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Citadel
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Directory Information

Address171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409
Phone843-225-3294
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree