Citadel Military College of South Carolina admits 28% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and it admits on a rolling basis.
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Can I get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
28% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1010–1220 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
2,989 applied, 851 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost?
$22,019 a year in-state
Out of state: about $49,510 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $34,464.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$17,669
$30,000–$48,000
$14,356
$48,000–$75,000
$19,783
$75,000–$110,000
$23,356
over $110,000
$25,076
Sticker, in-state
$34,464
In-state, with aid
$22,019
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $40,061 a year, against $12,570 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $27,491 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 7% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1120 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is Citadel Military College of South Carolina test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on citadel.edu on Nov 4, 2026.
What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate?
28% for fall 2025: 851 of 2,989 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1010 to 1220 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,783 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $34,464.
How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $40,061 a year, against $12,570 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $22,019 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $27,491 tuition gap gives about $49,510 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Citadel Military College of South Carolina's graduation rate?
73% of students finish within six years and 64% within four (IPEDS).
