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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina · Public

29%acceptance rate
1010–1220SAT middle 50%
21–26ACT middle 50%
$21,041average net price, in-state

Citadel Military College of South Carolina admitted 29% of 2,989 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1010–1220 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 73% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Citadel Military College of South Carolina’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
July 15, 2027

The application fee is $40, and Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Citadel Military College of South Carolina’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Citadel Military College of South Carolina doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Citadel Military College of South Carolina rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Character

Important

  • Class rank
  • State residency

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • First generation
  • Where you live
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Essay
  • Interview
  • Legacy
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.75 GPA. 10% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $33,880 in-state and $58,680 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $21,041 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$12,055
  • $30–48k$15,292
  • $48–75k$18,467
  • $75–110k$23,921
  • $110k+$24,725

Quick answers

What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina’s acceptance rate?

Citadel Military College of South Carolina admitted 29% of applicants: 851 of 2,989 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Citadel Military College of South Carolina’s application deadline?

Citadel Military College of South Carolina’s 2026–27 deadline is July 15, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.

What SAT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1010 to 1220, with a median around 1130. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Citadel Military College of South Carolina’s application fee?

The application fee is $40 for 2026–27, and Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

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