The Citadel Admissions SAT Scores, Financial Aid

The Citadel Military College of South Carolina has generally open admissions. Only around one-quarter of those who apply will not be accepted to the school. Students interested in applying to The Citadel need to submit scores from either the SAT or ACT to the school. They also need to fill out the online application (found at the schools website), submit a high school transcript, pass a physical exam, and meet other requirements outlined by the school. Admissions Data (2016) Percent of Applicants Admitted: 82%GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Admission to The CitadelTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 470 / 580SAT Math: 480 / 580SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT Comparison for South Carolina CollegesSouthern Conference SAT score comparisonACT Composite: 20 / 25ACT English: 19 / 24ACT Math: 19  / 26What these ACT numbers meanACT Comparison for South Carolina CollegesSouthern Conference ACT score comparison The Citadel Description Founded in 1842, The Citadel is a public university located in Charleston, South Carolina, that is well known for its Corps of Cadets. Citadel students are educated in a military system that emphasizes leadership and character training. About a third of Citadel graduates accept military commissions. The college has a 14 to 1  student / faculty ratio, and students come from 40 states and 12 countries. The Citadel does well in regional and national rankings because of its high four-year graduation rate and strong academic programs. In athletics, The Citadel Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division I  Southern Conference, and the school is proud of its athletes high graduation rates. Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 3,602  (2,773 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 89% Male / 11% Female90% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17) Tuition and Fees: $11,734 (in-state); $32,812 (out-of-state)Books: $7,795 (why so much?)Room and Board: $6,549Other Expenses: $1,760Total Cost: $27,838 (in-state); $48,916 (out-of-state) The Citadel Financial Aid (2015  - 16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 85%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 73%Loans: 53%Average Amount of AidGrants: $11,669Loans: $7,892 Academic Programs Most Popular Majors:  Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Criminal Justice, Electrical Engineering, History, Physical Education, Political Science Graduation and Retention Rates First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%Transfer-out Rate: 20%4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%6-Year Graduation Rate: 69% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs Mens Sports:  Track and Field, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Rifle, Wrestling, Tennis, Cross CountryWomens Sports:  Soccer, Rifle, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Volleyball Data Source National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like The Citadel, You May Also Like These Colleges Norwich UniversityVirginia Military InstituteWest Point (United States Military Academy)Virginia TechAnnapolis (United States Naval Academy)United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Coast Guard AcademyUnited States Merchant Marine Academy Explore Other South Carolina Colleges Anderson  | Charleston Southern  | Claflin  | Clemson  | Coastal Carolina  | College of Charleston  | Columbia International  | Converse  | Erskine  | Furman | North Greenville  | Presbyterian  | South Carolina State  | USC Aiken  | USC Beaufort  | USC Columbia  | USC Upstate  | Winthrop  | Wofford