The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is a public military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Long history: Founded in 1842, it has a profound historical heritage and military education tradition.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​300 acres and is located in the city, close to the Ashley River, and is only a 10-minute drive from downtown Charleston. Students can enjoy the convenience and rich resources of the city and experience the unique military college atmosphere on campus.

Academic Education

Rich majors: It provides about 20 degree programs for undergraduates, among which business is the most popular major. In addition, engineering, military science, homeland security, social science and other majors are also popular among students. The school's graduate school also offers 20 programs, including courses related to the business school.

Excellent teaching resources: The school adopts a semester-based academic calendar with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. 51% of the classes have fewer than 20 students, which allows students to receive more attention and guidance from teachers, helping to improve learning outcomes.

Significant teaching results: In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges ranking, the school ranked 2nd among southern regional universities, 1st among public schools, and 15th among best value schools. In addition, its business school ranked 23rd, its computer science major ranked 1st among schools without doctoral degrees, and it was rated as one of the best universities for veterans.

Student Life

Strict military management: Undergraduates must enroll as a member of the South Carolina Cadets, follow stricter rules and regulations than other types of schools, and students of any age are not allowed to drink on campus and must live in dormitories for four years.

Diverse club activities: Although there are no fraternities or sororities, students can choose to join many different clubs, including honor societies, religious organizations, etc. In addition, the school offers dozens of intramural, club and varsity sports for student athletes. Its Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Students can participate in basketball, football, rifle teams, etc.

Special student composition: The school's student body is unique, with more than 90% of students being male. The undergraduate enrollment for the fall of 2022 is 2,695, the graduate enrollment is 1,026, and the total number of students is 3,721.

Apply for admission

Flexible admission policy: Rolling admission is implemented, with an acceptance rate of 99%. Its average SAT score ranges from 1090-1270, the ACT score ranges from 23-27, and the average high school GPA is 3.8.

Study abroad costs

Tuition details: In 2023-2024, tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,570 and $36,614 for out-of-state students. In addition, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses need to be considered, with total costs of $36,651 for in-state students and $59,907 for out-of-state students.

Scholarships are plentiful: The school offers a variety of scholarships and grants, including need-based and merit-based scholarships. In the fall of 2021, 54% of first-year students received need-based financial aid, with an average aid amount of $17,957; the average non-need-based scholarship or grant was $11,415.