The Citadel

Charleston, SC

The Citadel

Charleston, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$14,993

$39,793

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
550
75th
620
25th
540
75th
26
25th
21
75th
25
25th
21
75th
27
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

85%

male

15%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,221
Declined 32
Total Received 2,253
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Public

2,695

undergraduate students

1,026

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1842, The Citadel is a public, four-year, military college that is known for its rigorous academic program and its strong emphasis on leadership development. It is located on a 300-acre campus in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,721
Established in 1842
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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300-acre, urban campus in Charleston (population: 136,208). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

The Citadel
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC
29409

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
100%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
71%
Bottom 1/2
29%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
550
75th
620
25th
540
75th
26
25th
21
75th
25
25th
21
75th
27
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,221
Declined 32
Total Received 2,253

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

84%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$12,565

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,570
Housing & Food $9,146
Additional fees $2,423
Books & supplies $9,741
Total $33,880
Average Financial Aid - $12,565
Total with Avg. Aid $21,315

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,277,026
State $2,968,086
Institutional $5,970,793
Other external $8,684,355
Total $20,900,260

Non-need-based

Federal $170,646
State $2,054,400
Institutional $2,439,637
Other external $6,369,680
Total $11,034,363

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 868-1842
F: 843 953-6759
financial_aid@citadel.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Rifle yes
Soccer yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

golf, hurling, ice hockey, judo, jujitsu, lacrosse, pistol, rugby, sailing, soccer, swimming, triathlon/road racing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

ice hockey, judo, jujitsu, pistol, rugby, sailing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

air pistol, badminton, basketball, billiards, climbing, corn hole, darts, dodgeball, flag football, flying, football, indoor triathlon, inner-tube water polo, kickball, pickleball, racquetball, scuba diving, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, swimming, table tennis, team hand ball, team quadrathlon, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (beach/indoor), weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Construction Engineering yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Intelligence, General yes yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Military History yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Mechanical Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

3,721

total students

52%

in-state

48%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

2,695
students

Female
15%
398

Male
85%
2,297

28%

1,026
students

Female
48%
492

Male
52%
534

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

2,469
students

Female
13%
332

Male
87%
2,137

8%

226
students

Female
29%
66

Male
71%
160

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 11
Countries most often represented China
Taiwan
Thailand
Special services offered for international applicants Other

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