The Citadel
Highlights
Six-Year Graduation Rate
A higher graduation rate indicates that the college’s students are more likely to graduate with a degree.
Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate
A higher rate means that lower-income students are graduating at the same pace as their peers.
Acceptance Rate
A selective acceptance rate reflects the college’s academic reputation and competitive admissions process.
Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost
A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.
Student Life
Undergraduate students
Student:faculty ratio
Meeting Street Scholarship recipients
Demographics
Opportunities
Academics
Six-Year Graduation Rate
Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate
Acceptance Rate
Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate
Majors
Costs
Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered
Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients
About The Citadel
The Citadel is the state’s only public military college, and its students are called cadets. All cadets live on campus and are required to participate in ROTC. About one-third of students go on to serve in the armed services.
Explore your options
Questions on if The Citadel is a good college fit? Learn more about eligibility for the Scholarship or compare it with other colleges.
Compare Colleges