Citadel Military College of South Carolina
PublicCharleston, SC
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public small school in Charleston, SC, enrolling about 2,705 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 23% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $88,869/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From Citadel Military College of South Carolina's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Citadel Military College of South Carolina look for in applicants?
Per Citadel Military College of South Carolina's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, character/personal qualities, level of interest (demonstrated interest) as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC admits approximately 23% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Admitted students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically score between 1085–1285 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Admitted students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina typically score between 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina's total cost of attendance is reported at $33,880 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina require students to live on campus?
No -- Citadel Military College of South Carolina doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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