Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Public university · Charleston, SC · 2,705 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
23%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1085–1285
ACT (middle 50%)
22–27
Average net price
$22,019
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$34,464
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepts about 23 of every 100 applicants (23%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1085 and 1285 on the SAT. A score at or above 1285 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1085, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–27.
The latest federal data says Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Citadel Military College of South Carolina's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $34,464 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,019 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $12,570 for SC residents and $40,061 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$12,570
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$40,061
- Room & board$10,229
- Total cost of attendance$34,464
- Average net price after grants$22,019
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Military Technologies, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Criminal Justice.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina FAQ
- What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate?
- 23% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1085–1285. Aim for 1285 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–27.
- Is Citadel Military College of South Carolina test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Citadel Military College of South Carolina's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost?
- About $34,464 a year before aid; $22,019 on average after grants.
- What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's FAFSA school code?
- 003423. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Citadel Military College of South Carolina receives your information.
- What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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