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The campus of The Citadel is in Charleston, South Carolina, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at The Citadel include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at The Citadel is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at The Citadel is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 3,386 students enrolled (2,687 full-time equivalent).
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) 953-5000
Admissions Phone: (843) 953-5230
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 953-5187
http://www.citadel.edu
The Citadel awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 250 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 199 | secondary teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, school counseling, social science teaching, reading teaching, biology teaching, math teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | political science, history, English, French language, German language, Spanish language, social services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 44 | electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 29 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for The Citadel in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 471 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 261 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 2 |
In 2005, The Citadel had a total enrollment of 3,386 students (2,687 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 94% |
| Women | 6% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 39% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
The Citadel offers campus housing for 1,913 of its 2,687 (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 | 2,173 | 1,725 | 79% | 569 | 33% |
| Men | 1,946 | 1,568 | 81% | 532 | 34% |
| Women | 227 | 157 | 69% | 37 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 953-5230
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,522 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,918 |
| Room and board | $ 4,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 5,460 |
| Other expenses | $ 998 |
Financial Aid:
The Citadel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 953-5187
The Citadel has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $74,350 | 9 | $75,059 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $61,017 | 16 | $59,786 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $51,298 | 16 | $46,762 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $46,607 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $64,874 | 41 | $58,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 177 | 48 | 225 |
| Football | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Track | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 33 | 73 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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