Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Common Data Set 2022-23

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Acceptance Rate

98.6%

Applications

2,253

Admitted

2,221

Enrolled

679

SAT Composite

1100-1250

SAT Math

540-620

SAT Reading

550-650

ACT Composite

23-27

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$72,085
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
75%
6-year completion
Average net price
$20,723
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$21,096
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction366fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number:(843) 225-3294
WWW Home Page Address:https://go.citadel.edu/
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number:(843) 953-5230
Admissions Email Address:admissions@citadel.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://citadel.elluciancrmrecruit.com/APPLY/Account/Login
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Academic Year
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://go.citadel.edu/inclusive-excellence/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-council/

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents72728
Hispanic/Latino59205206
Black or African American, non-Hispanic55193194
White, non-Hispanic49220042023
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic144
Asian, non-Hispanic155454
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic055
Two or more races, non-Hispanic40136136
Race and/or ethnicity unknown93045
Total67826582695
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma0
Associate degrees0
Bachelor's degrees709
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees322
Post-master's certificates14
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship0
Doctoral degrees, professional practice0
Doctoral degrees, other0
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort127154321602
Did not persist1247
Final cohort126152317595
Completed in less than four years77104224405
Completed in less than five years561728
Completed in less than six years0112
Total completers82111242435
Six-year graduation rate65%73%76%73%
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate84%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied1807446Not reportedNot reported
Admitted1786435Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled58099Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-time58099Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:0
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:0
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History2
Computer Science1
Other (specify)1
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT25168
ACT16106
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite110011701250
SAT evidence-based reading and writing550590650
SAT math540580620
ACT composite232427
ACT math212425
ACT English212326
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
ACT Composite: 30-3614
ACT Composite: 24-2947
ACT Composite: 18-2339
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class11
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class32
Percent in top half of high school graduating class63
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class37
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class12
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:73
Percent who had GPA of 4.036
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9915
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9910
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:40
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied17352Not reported225
Admitted16549Not reported214
Enrolled7932Not reported111
Application for Admission
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Required Course Work
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)42%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)32%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older11%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
International Student OrganizationX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Coed residence hallsX

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients21476417
Average institutional non-need grant114151522411781
Athletic grant recipients722724
Average athletic grant252262205211543
Reporting Year
Academic Year2022-2023 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$2,865,528
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,046,179
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$6,990,037
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,416,721
Total Scholarships/Grants$18,318,465
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,819,555
Federal Work-Study$84,375
Total Self-Help$8,903,930
Parent Loans$4,380,524
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$521,514
Athletic Awards$2,035,121
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$209,973
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$2,581,557
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,546,907
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,431,488
Total Scholarships/Grants$11,769,925
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,456,404
Total Self-Help$4,456,404
Parent Loans$1,342,318
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$395,228
Athletic Awards$3,092,451
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates6762469189
Applied for need-based aid567171999
Determined to have financial need374116070
Awarded any aid365113159
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid340102846
Awarded need-based self-help aid24673839
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid833171
Need fully met954007
Average percentage of need met6070Not reported
Average financial aid package1879520701Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grantNot reported200076683
Average need-based self-help awardNot reported42944641
Average need-based loan42214685Not reported
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program3376239495
Federal loan programs3185918969
Institutional loan programs000
State loan programs1015000
Private student loans1262357966
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2022-2023

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty202104306
Members of minority groups361147
Females7740117
Males12564189
Nonresidents101
Doctorate or other terminal degree18959248
Master's, but not terminal master's134356
Bachelor's degree022
Unknown or other highest degree000
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11
based on ____ students3,008
and ____ faculty263
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reported19
10-19 studentsNot reported19
20-29 studentsNot reported56
30-39 studentsNot reported15
40-49 studentsNot reported0
50-99 studentsNot reported0
100+ studentsNot reported0
TotalNot reportedNot reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported4%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported0%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported20%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported1%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported3%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reported13%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported5%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported2%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported1%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported7%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported6%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported4%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported29%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported2%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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