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About Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public university in Charleston, SC, known for its military college, public institution, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 99%, Citadel Military College of South Carolina is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 678 students each year. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,071 per year; the sticker price of $53,946 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Citadel Military College of South Carolina acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

99%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1185
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1100 – 1270 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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Demonstrated Interest
The Citadel places very high importance on demonstrated interest, so schedule a campus visit or attend one of their formal admissions events in Charleston to make your engagement clear before you apply.
Application Strategy
Be explicit in your application about why you want to join the Corps of Cadets and live under the Fourth Class System, since admissions wants to see that you understand and are genuinely prepared for the military college lifestyle, not just looking for a traditional college experience.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Citadel Military College of South Carolina actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$15.4k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$16.5k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$18.1k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$54k/yr$24.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

73%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$60k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,069
Undergrad Enrollment
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