Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Citadel Military College of South Carolina admits about 1 in 4 applicants (28%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 94% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$40 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 12%, men at 26%.
Yield
84% of admitted students enroll, one of the highest nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Citadel Military College of South Carolina reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. Scores are optional. 7% of first-years sent an SAT and 15% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 74% whose high school reported a rank, 10% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
100% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 28% of first-year applicants
93 applied · 93 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 30 credit hours completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- $300 housing deposit, due May 1, refundable.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| History | 0 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Started requiring an English proficiency test in fall 2024.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.75
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
This college publishes an average but not a breakdown.
10% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 25% in the top quarter, of the 74% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Citadel Military College of South Carolina Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1185 on the SAT, 15 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 24–29.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 24–29.
Shares of the 29% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 15% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
110 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Citadel Military College of South Carolina Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Citadel Military College of South Carolina Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Citadel Military College of South Carolina Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Citadel Military College of South Carolina Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)