Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1842Midsize citySEVP certified

About

The Citadel Military College of South Carolina (simply known as the Citadel) is a public senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Established in 1842, it is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the United States. The Citadel was initially established as two schools to educate young men from around the state, while simultaneously protecting the South Carolina State Arsenals in both Columbia and Charleston. Academics at the Citadel are divided into six schools: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, and Mathematics. Bachelor's degrees are offered in 38 major programs of study with 55 minors. The military program is made up of cadets pursuing bachelor's degrees who live on campus.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$40,061
Estimated total for international students: US$61,955
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$12,570
Total cost for in-state students: US$34,464

Net price calculatorcitadel.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,705
Graduate students: 1,056
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 23%
SAT: Reading and writing 540–640 · Maths 545–645
ACT: 22–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$82,609

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (62)

Bachelor's degrees27 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesHistoryIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees21 subjects

Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsMechanical EngineeringPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralSocial Sciences, GeneralSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduate certificates14 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsHistoryIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.