Citadel Military College of South Carolina — acceptance rate 98%, tuition $8,356 in-state, $32,400 out-of-stateCitadel Military College of South Carolina campus, Charleston, SC. Photo: Paul E. Trouche, Charleston (publisher), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
39/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,727
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
98%
Acceptance Rate
$21,041
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$72,085
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,168
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,096
Median debt at graduation
75%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,208
Average SAT
19.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Citadel Military College of South Carolina Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 98%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is
$8,356 for in-state students
and $32,400 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $21,041.
What is the graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 73%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Citadel Military College of South Carolina a good school?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a total enrollment of 3,727 students.
Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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