# Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public college in Charleston, SC with 2,705 undergraduates. It admits 23% of applicants, and admitted students average 1208 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,019 per year ($17,669 for families earning under $30,000). 79% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $82,609 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 23% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,883 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,828 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–640 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 545–645 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $34,464 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $22,019 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,669 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,356 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,783 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,356 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,076 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,705 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 79% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $82,609 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,500 (FY2024) |

## What Citadel Military College of South Carolina considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate?**

Citadel Military College of South Carolina admits 23% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 545–645 on SAT Math; the average total is 1208.

**What ACT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–27.

**Is Citadel Military College of South Carolina test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina?**

In Fall 2023, 2,883 students applied to Citadel Military College of South Carolina and 2,828 were admitted; 661 enrolled.

**Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina consider legacy status?**

Yes. Citadel Military College of South Carolina reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina require an essay?**

Citadel Military College of South Carolina reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $34,464 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,019.

**What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's graduation rate?**

79% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217864. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology