Citadel Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 22.72%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1190. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,570
- Out-of-State Tuition: $38,508
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Citadel:
- Total Enrollment: 3,793, including 882 online students
- 2,737 Undergraduate, 1,056 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 77.1% men, 22.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 17%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 86%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 69 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 26 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Citadel Overview
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. Citadel Military College of South Carolina was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Citadel's tuition & fees is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $38,508 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,816.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,793 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Citadel's acceptance rate is 22.72% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 90.93%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 25.
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.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $12,570 for in-state students and $38,508 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,780 for in-state students and $18,540 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $39,681 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,871 for South Carolina residents and $18,540 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,570 | $38,508 |
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| Graduate | $12,780 | $18,540 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,570 | $39,681 |
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| Graduate | $12,871 | $18,540 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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