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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SCPublicCity Setting
Selective • 23% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public institution located in the city setting of Charleston, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 23%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
23% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math545 - 645
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 27
1typical 50% range36
23%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Engineering23% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,824
Earnings 5yr: $109,667
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,869
Earnings 5yr: $86,870
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,912
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,337
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,055
Earnings 5yr: $89,930
Debt: $24,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,116
Earnings 5yr: $77,951
Debt: $22,726
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,085
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,504
Earnings 5yr: $66,788
Debt: $20,817
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,934
Earnings 5yr: $70,220
Debt: $22,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,574
Earnings 5yr: $67,591
Debt: $24,966
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,869
Earnings 5yr: $59,089
Debt: $25,524
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,438
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,347
Earnings 5yr: $62,844
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,347
Earnings 5yr: $46,661
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,004
Earnings 5yr: $50,731
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $113,528
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $113,053
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,261
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,869
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,758
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,723
In-State Tuition$12,570
Out-of-State Tuition$38,508
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$60,168
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$72,085
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$194/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
86%
Men14%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 86% men and 14% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$87,515
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