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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate99%

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Student Life

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina has the The Republican Society. In fact, more students participate in the The Republican Society than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina include NAVY - Trident Society, Honors Program Advisor Council, Ducks Unlimited and Fine Arts.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina students' favorite campus events are Parents Weekend, Recognition Day/Corps Day and Homecoming.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Housing

This table offers information on housing at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for senior
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 100%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,372
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,372
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina students live off campus. In 2023, 100% of undergrads at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 0% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. There are 2,372 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,759 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,372 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Athletics

At The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Riflery NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

Plan a Visit to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, take Interstate 26 to Charleston, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Charleston International airport.

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Keep Reading About The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Students

13%

Women

87%

Men

89%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

68%

In State

32%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

76%

7%

7%

5%

2%

1%

1%

0.25%

0.15%

Undergraduate Students

2,759

Graduate Students

962

Non-Resident / International Students

20

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,721

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

99%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,390

Out-of-State

$39,190

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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