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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

#2 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
  • 4 Year
  • Charleston, SC
  • 371 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      D+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    The Citadel is an above-average public college located in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,559 undergraduate students. The Citadel acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, and Civil Engineering. Graduating 73% of students, The Citadel alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,600.
    About Citadel Military College of South Carolina...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Southern Conference
    Address
    171 Moultrie St
    Charleston, SC 29409
    Website
    citadel.edu

    Citadel Military College of South Carolina Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1020-1220
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,017/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,281/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.25 responses
    59%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
    37%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      192 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      109 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      67 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      57 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      44 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      29 Graduates
    • History
      26 Graduates
    • Biology
      22 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      14 Graduates
    • Psychology
      13 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,559Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    278
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    23%
    Varsity Athletes
    15%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 10 responses
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    • Principle leader. Honorable, ethical students
      70%
    • Extremely dedicated. Highly disciplined.
      30%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.29 responses
    Poll
    43%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.35 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 17 responses
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    • The road less traveled.
      71%
    • Road less traveled. Unless you're their favorite
      18%
    • Full Bodied.
      12%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $56,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    73%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    89%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.19 responses
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    Citadel Military College of South Carolina Reviews

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    I am a future Citadel graduate but an incoming freshman this year. I had my mind set on taking a year off before going to college until I received the acceptance letter from The Citadel. There was no was I could ever pass up this opportunity. I visited the Citadel with my mother and became even more excited abut my upcoming college years. Everything that the Citadel stands for is everything I'm looking for. Growing up with my mom in the Army I have grown to desire the camaraderie and the family friendship that develop. To have others be there and push you to accomplish you goals. To know you're never really alone and see genuine concern for those around you. The staff is genuinely concerned, care for the students and want to uphold their legacy. I am more excited now than ever to be a part of this organization.
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    This Is a Military College in which it holds a very high foundation for leadership to provide and holds all cadets to same standards of honor, duty and respect. I have enjoyed the friendship and brotherhood developed as a student and will carry these relationships for years to come. The academic level holds high standards and are always helpful when needed.

    Some changes I would recommend some of the choices of Leadership with in the cadets. The professors should meet with the Commandant or President of the school to get a better understanding of the required cadet system so that the cadets are successful.
    Citadel is a place you love not while you're there, but after you graduate. The first year they cit my hair and then decided to change the rule 3 months after my hair was all gone. Dumb right ? Everyone at the school has it engrained in their heads that physical activity and working out are much more important than an education because they all just want to go shoot guns. I was told that it was a great school to come from, but realized that the academics are not great at all. The structure you create for your life is what you really take from it, if youre lucky.