Citadel Military College of South Carolina
2023-24
The 2023-24 Common Data Set for Citadel Military College of South Carolina — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
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.
SCORECARD
$72,085
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
75%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$20,723
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$21,096
federal loans only
FSA
10%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
423numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESStreet Address Line 1:171 Moultrie St.
CityCharleston
StateSouth Carolina
Zip29,409
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)843
Main Phone Number:225-3294
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.citadel.edu/
Admissions Email Address:admissions@citadel.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.citadel.edu/applyhub/
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.citadel.edu/inclusive-excellence/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-council/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 573 | 88 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 88 | 7 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1473 | 246 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 2134 | 341 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 1 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 2135 | 341 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 4 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 110 | 35 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 114 | 35 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 135 | 50 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 36 | 21 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 75 | 68 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 91 | 98 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 353 | 299 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 6 | 19 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 450 | 416 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 2 | 22 | 25 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 76 | 160 | 237 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 52 | 143 | 196 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 481 | 1472 | 1968 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 16 | 38 | 54 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 27 | 97 | 124 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 1 | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 661 | 1963 | 2661 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 683 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 354 |
| Post-master's certificates | 11 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 171 | 190 | 374 | 735 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Final cohort | 170 | 189 | 371 | 730 |
| Completed in less than four years | 96 | 123 | 248 | 467 |
| Completed in less than five years | 9 | 9 | 19 | 37 |
| Completed in less than six years | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| Total completers | 108 | 136 | 269 | 513 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 64% | 72% | 73% | 70% |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 88% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2220 | 659 | Not reported | 2,883 |
| Admitted | 2182 | 642 | Not reported | 2,828 |
| Enrolled | 589 | 91 | Not reported | 680 |
| Enrolled full-time | 589 | 91 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
Academic electives2
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)1
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | Yes | — | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | Yes | — | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Alumni relation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Geographical residence | Yes | — | — | — |
| State residency | Yes | — | — | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Yes | — | — | — |
| Volunteer work | Yes | — | — | — |
| Work experience | Yes | — | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | Yes | — | — | — |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 13 | 83 |
| ACT | 9 | 61 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1100 | 1170 | 1260 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT math | 540 | Not reported | 610 |
| ACT composite | 22 | Not reported | 26 |
| ACT math | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8007
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69935
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59929
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49912
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8006
SAT Math: 600-69925
SAT Math: 500-59946
SAT Math: 400-4996
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-16004
SAT Composite: 1200-139929
SAT Composite: 1000-119942
SAT Composite: 800-9998
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-368
ACT Composite: 24-2925
ACT Composite: 18-2327
ACT Composite: 12-171
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 class28
Percent in top half of high school graduating class59
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class41
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class12
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:70
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Percent who had GPA of 4.036
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4910
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.999
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
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Amount of application fee:40
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
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Transfer Admission
2 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 165 | 40 | Not reported | 205 |
| Admitted | 154 | 38 | Not reported | 192 |
| Enrolled | 89 | 17 | Not reported | 106 |
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDistance 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
Other (specify):X
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)43%
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 older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)34%
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 older10%
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
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
Coed residence hallsX
Financial Aid
7 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 205 | 790 | 16 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 12626 | 17228 | 8868 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 69 | 291 | 4 |
| Average athletic grant | 29238 | 21881 | 13146 |
Academic Year2023-2024 estimated
Federal$3,048,496
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,211,692
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,022,833
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,123,381
Total Scholarships/Grants$21,406,401
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,656,896
Federal Work-Study$163,685
Total Self-Help$8,820,581
Parent Loans$4,355,306
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$582,200
Athletic Awards$2,234,774
Federal$248,009
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$2,282,209
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,510,757
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,647,487
Total Scholarships/Grants$13,688,462
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,040,889
Total Self-Help$4,040,889
Parent Loans$1,144,277
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$436,508
Athletic Awards$3,153,369
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 661 | 2475 | 149 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 564 | 1758 | 77 |
| Determined to have financial need | 386 | 1191 | 55 |
| Awarded any aid | 382 | 1174 | 53 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 366 | 1103 | 42 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 252 | 778 | 34 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 86 | 313 | 2 |
| Need fully met | 113 | 411 | 6 |
| Average percentage of need met | 67 | 71 | 52 |
| Average financial aid package | 22996 | 22851 | 7877 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 22042 | 21689 | 7157 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 3291 | 4297 | 3746 |
| Average need-based loan | 3291 | 4151 | 3629 |
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.534
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Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 210 | 103 | 313 |
| Members of minority groups | 42 | 14 | 56 |
| Females | 84 | 41 | 125 |
| Males | 126 | 62 | 188 |
| Nonresidents | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 193 | 49 | 242 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 17 | 50 | 67 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11
based on ____ students3,026
and ____ faculty273
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 80 | 17 |
| 10-19 students | 80 | 17 |
| 20-29 students | 279 | 49 |
| 30-39 students | 264 | 19 |
| 40-49 students | 50 | 0 |
| 50-99 students | 8 | 0 |
| 100+ students | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
1 TABLEJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 17% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 15% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 29% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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