Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Common Data Set 2023-24

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Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Applications

2,879

Admitted

2,824

Enrolled

680

SAT Composite

1100-1260

SAT Math

540-610

SAT Reading

540-640

ACT Composite

22-26

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

§ Extraction423fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Address Information
Street 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 Office
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/
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://www.citadel.edu/inclusive-excellence/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-council/

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES
Institutional Enrollment
B1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking57388Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking887Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking1473246Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total degree-seeking2134341Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates10Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total undergraduates2135341Not reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking00Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking40Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking11035Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total degree-seeking11435Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total undergraduates13550Not reportedNot reported
Total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time degree-seeking3621Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking7568Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates00Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking9198Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking353299Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates619Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total graduates450416Not reportedNot reported
Total graduate studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
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
Nonresidents22225
Hispanic/Latino76160237
Black or African American, non-Hispanic52143196
White, non-Hispanic48114721968
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic257
Asian, non-Hispanic163854
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic4610
Two or more races, non-Hispanic2797124
Race and/or ethnicity unknown12040
Total66119632661
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 degrees683
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees354
Post-master's certificates11
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 cohort171190374735
Did not persist1135
Final cohort170189371730
Completed in less than four years96123248467
Completed in less than five years991937
Completed in less than six years3429
Total completers108136269513
Six-year graduation rate64%72%73%70%
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 rate88%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 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
Applied2220659Not reported2883
Admitted2182642Not reported2828
Enrolled58991Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-time58991Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
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
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
SAT1383
ACT961
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 composite110011701260
SAT evidence-based reading and writing540600640
SAT math540Not reported610
ACT composite22Not reported26
ACT math202325
ACT English212325
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
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
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
Applied16540Not reported205
Admitted15438Not reported192
Enrolled8917Not reported106
Application for Admission
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 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
Other (specify):X
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)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
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 recipients20579016
Average institutional non-need grant12626172288868
Athletic grant recipients692914
Average athletic grant292382188113146
Reporting Year
Academic Year2023-2024 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
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
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
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
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 undergraduates6612475149
Applied for need-based aid564175877
Determined to have financial need386119155
Awarded any aid382117453
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid366110342
Awarded need-based self-help aid25277834
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid863132
Need fully met1134116
Average percentage of need met677152
Average financial aid package22996228517877
Average need-based scholarship or grant22042216897157
Average need-based self-help award329142973746
Average need-based loan329141513629
Graduating Cohort
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
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 2023-2024

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 faculty210103313
Members of minority groups421456
Females8441125
Males12662188
Nonresidents101
Doctorate or other terminal degree19349242
Master's, but not terminal master's175067
Bachelor's degree044
Unknown or other highest degree000
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11
based on ____ students3,026
and ____ faculty273
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 students8017
10-19 students8017
20-29 students27949
30-39 students26419
40-49 students500
50-99 students80
100+ students10
Total0Not 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 reported5%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported2%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported17%
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 reported0%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported2%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reported15%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported6%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported1%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported3%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported5%
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 reported2%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported29%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported3%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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