The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

The Citadel was founded in 1842. The school has more than 2,300 total cadets on campus across their undergraduate and graduate programs. The school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, a beautiful small town.

The student body at the Citadel represents 23 countries and 45 U.S. states. The student-faculty ratio is 12 to 1 and the total student body is 2,828 strong.

At the Citadel, there are 16 varsity sports teams students can join on campus.

The average first year retention rate is 86% and the acceptance rate is 80%. Further, the graduation rate for the school is 72%.

The average GPA of admitted students is 3.68, the average SAT score is 1,118, and the average ACT score is 23. 0.8% of the student body are international students, 24.1% are minorities, and 13% are women.

The application fee is $40, and the application deadline is March 1st.

There are 35 majors and 38 minors offered at the Citadel. There are also more than 25 graduate certificate programs 15 concentration options. There are also 12 college transfer programs.

All students at the Citadel are required to participate in an internship while enrolled. There is also a Citadel Internship Scholarship Fund. The school strongly believes that an internship can provide vital professional experiences for students prior to launching their careers. There are also study abroad opportunities available in 23 countries across the globe.

Further, there is an Honors Program for those of outstanding academic achievement and intellect. The Honors Program features discussion-style instruction, specialized curriculum, professional development opportunities, an opportunity to foster personalized connections with faculty through one-on-one tutorials, and so much more.

The university strives to make the school as affordable as possible. The school believes that paying for college should not limit a student from receiving a superb education. 83% of all students receive some form of financial aid. 65% of all cadets receive awards which are not loans. There are more than 1,000 scholarships available. 13 million dollars are awarded in ROTC scholarships and $23,000 is the average financial aid provided to each cadet.

22% of the Citadel graduate college program are veterans. The school has been ranked the number one college for veterans in the South.

Graduates from the Citadel earn a $56,000 average salary post-graduation. Over 90% of all cadets are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation. At graduation, an impressive 84% are employed. One in three Cadets earn a commission into the U.S. Armed Forces.