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How to Get Into Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Statistics

23%
Acceptance Rate
540-640
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
545-645
SAT Math (mid 50%)
22-27
ACT (mid 50%)
2,705
Undergrads
75%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Understand what 23% really means

At Citadel Military College of South Carolina's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1085-1285 combined SAT or 22-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Citadel Military College of South Carolina fits.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) July 15, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $40
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $33,880
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $12,570 / $38,508
Room & board (on campus) $9,705
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $20,723

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $15,430
$30-48k $16,456
$48-75k $18,140
$75-110k $20,620
$110k+ $24,047
19.8%
Students receiving Pell Grants
36%
Students taking federal loans
86%
Freshman retention rate
11:1
Student-faculty ratio

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