The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

It is moderately difficult to get into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Around 99% of applicants get into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina each year. Last year, 2,253 students applied to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and 2,221 were admitted.

If you want to apply to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, the fee for the application costs $40.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's admissions stats.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	25%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	16%
Waitlist	Yes

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

Getting into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is moderately difficult. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina accepted 99% of all applicants, approximately 2,221 from the 2,253 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

For more information on transferring to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

What does The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
State Residency	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina for more information on admission factors.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

Students admitted to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 73% submitted a class rank. At The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 32% were in the top 25% and 63% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	36%
3.75 and 3.99	15%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	10%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 25% of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 16% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

To be competitive with other The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina applicants, you should aim to earn between 1100 and 1250 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1250 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, you should strive to earn between 23 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

❌ Students who are admitted to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina accept transfer credits?

✅ The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

✅ The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is not test optional.

What is The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate?

✅ The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 99%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

❌ The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina does not offer early decision.

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