Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admission
Acceptance Rate
22.72%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
90.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
672
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,252 students have applied and 739 students have allowed to admit to Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Acceptance rate: 22.72%). Citadel's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 90.93 % where 672 students have finally enrolled out of 739 admitted students.
Citadel acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Anderson University and Coastal Carolina University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.74%).
Citadel enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.49%).
How to Apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Citadel. Citadel offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://citadel.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://citadel.edu/applyhub/ |
| Financial Aid | https://citadel.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://citadel.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://citadel.edu/veterans/va-educational-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://www.citadel.edu/financial-aid/wp-content/uploads/sites/55/fall-2018-graduation-rates-for-publication-on-fa-website_consumer-information.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://www.citadel.edu/ssc/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Citadel and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Citadel Military College of South Carolina is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,148). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 1,190 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,148 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,090 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Citadel Military College of South Carolina, 45 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 545 | 600 | 645 |
| Total | 1,085 | 1,190 | 1,285 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Citadel Military College of South Carolina, 66 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Citadel Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |