Applying to Citadel

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
98.09%	1,180

Citadel Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate is 98.09% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,883 students applied and 2,828 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Citadel.

Citadel's acceptance rate places 21st out of 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,180 and the ACT score is 24 at Citadel. Citadel's SAT score ranks 8th out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Citadel, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 98.09% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.37%. 2,220 men and 659 women applied to Citadel and 2,182 men and 642 women students were accepted.

Among them, 573 men and 88 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Citadel.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Citadel
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,883	2,220	659	0	0
Admitted	2,828	2,182	642	0	0
Enrolled	661	573	88	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.09%	98.29%	97.42%	-	-
Yield	23.37%	26.26%	13.71%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Citadel Military College of South Carolina 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 83 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 61 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Citadel.

The median SAT score is 1,180 with 600 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at Citadel. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Citadel
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1080	1180	1250
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	600	640
SAT Math	540	580	610
ACT Composite	22	24	26
ACT Math	20	23	25
ACT English	21	23	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Citadel Military College of South Carolina 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Citadel. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Citadel Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Citadel.

Admission Information for Applying to Citadel
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$40
Admission Information	https://citadel.edu/corps/
Online Application	https://citadel.edu/corps/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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