Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC · Midsize city

AskSchool #138 of 300PublicMaster's university – larger programsTest optional
Acceptance rate
22.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$20,723
Sticker price $33,880
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$72,085
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
22.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,883
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,828
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
661
Yield (admitted who enroll)
23%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
97%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
98%
SAT reading, middle 50%
540–640
SAT math, middle 50%
545–645
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–27
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
13% / 9%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
not considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$15,430
Family income $30–48k$16,456
Family income $48–75k$18,140
Family income $75–110k$20,620
Family income $110k+$24,047
Full sticker price (per year)
$33,880
Tuition & fees – in-state
$12,570
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$38,508
Median debt at graduation
$21,096
Students with federal loans
36%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,737
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$72,085

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,705
Graduate students
1,056
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
14%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
70%

Undergraduate diversity

White73%
Hispanic9.7%
Black8.3%
Two or more4.4%
Asian2.1%
Unknown1.0%
International0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing30%
Engineering21%
Military Technologies14%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness6.6%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement5.9%
Social Sciences5.3%
Computer & Information Sciences4.0%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences3.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
General Glenn M. Walters
Main phone
(843) 225-3294
Address
171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.