Citadel Military College of South Carolina, commonly referred to as Citadel College or SCCC, is a public college locate in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It was established on December 20, 1842, as South Carolina Military Academy by the South Carolina Legislature. After a few name and status changes, it was officially renamed Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 1910. The Citadel, one of the senior military colleges of the state, offers more than 12 academic departments, more than 18 majors, and 20 minors in diverse areas of study.
Citadel College is home to a variety of sports programs. It is a member of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Southern Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs participate in football, cross country, soccer, and volleyball.

The school is known for its programs in engineering, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at The Citadel is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 610.
The Citadel has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, The Citadel had 3,300 students enrolled (2,666 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Full-time students are the norm at The Citadel. The school has a residential or campus feel. The Citadel offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. The Citadel values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina
171 Moultrie St
Charleston, SC 29409
General Phone: (843) 225-3294
http://www.citadel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 257 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 161 | secondary teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, school counseling, reading teaching, math teaching, social science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | political science, history, English, Spanish language, social services, French language, German language, foreign language and literature |
| Engineering | 70 | civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 69 | psychology, school psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 32 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for The Citadel in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 510 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 278 | 15 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 2 |
In 2007, The Citadel had a total enrollment of 3,300 students (2,666 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 95% |
| Women | 5% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 41% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
The Citadel offers campus housing for 2,138 of its 2,666 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,999 | 1,494 | 75% | 538 | 36% |
| Men | 1,808 | 1,343 | 74% | 510 | 38% |
| Women | 191 | 151 | 79% | 28 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,735 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,291 |
| Room and board | $ 5,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 5,470 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
The Citadel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342300)
The Citadel has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 70 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $76,968 | 12 | $78,590 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $71,161 | 14 | $62,692 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $56,091 | 15 | $54,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 123 | $68,037 | 41 | $64,303 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 54 | 230 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Track | 25 | 17 | 42 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 37 | 76 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Citadel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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