Paying for Citadel Military College of South Carolina

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,570	$37,370 4.31%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,690 16.53%	$18,540

The 2024 tuition & fees of Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) are $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $37,370 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,565. It could cover 33.62% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,315 for South Carolina residents and $46,115 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Citadel's 4-year tuition is $50,155 for South Carolina residents and $153,253 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $144,593 for South Carolina residents and $247,691 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $37,370 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for South Carolina residents and increased by 4.31% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Citadel is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $38,981 for out-of-state students, a 4.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Citadel Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,570	$35,826	$10,903
2023-2024	$12,570	$37,370	$11,569
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	4.31%	6.11%
2024-2025	$12,570	$38,981	$12,276

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,690 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,540. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Citadel is $14,788 for South Carolina residents and $18,540 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

Citadel Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,890	$18,540	$10,903
2023-2024	$12,690	$18,540	$11,569
Change % 2023-2024	16.53%	0.00%	6.11%
2024-2025	$14,788	$18,540	$12,276

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Citadel. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $500 for South Carolina residents and $925 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $695 for South Carolina residents and $1,020 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$488	$925
	2023-2024	$500	$925
	2024-2025	$512	$925
Graduate	2022-2023	$595	$1,020
	2023-2024	$695	$1,020
	2024-2025	$812	$1,020

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,569 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.11% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.50% compared to the previous year.

The Citadel's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,880 for state residents and $58,680 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $53,011 for state residents and $77,811 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Citadel
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,570
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$37,370
Room & Board	$9,146	$21,522
Personal Expenses	$2,423	$9,178
Books & Supplies	$9,741
COA (In-State)	$33,880	$53,011
COA (Out-of-State)	$58,680	$77,811

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Citadel?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Citadel is $50,155 for South Carolina residents and $153,253 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Citadel 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,558	$12,545	$12,533	$12,520	$50,155
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,744	$38,121	$38,502	$38,887	$153,253
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,545	$12,533	$12,520	$12,508	$50,105
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,121	$38,502	$38,887	$39,275	$154,784
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,533	$12,520	$12,508	$12,495	$50,055
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,502	$38,887	$39,275	$39,668	$156,331
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,520	$12,508	$12,495	$12,483	$50,006
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$38,887	$39,275	$39,668	$40,064	$157,894
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,508	$12,495	$12,483	$12,470	$49,956
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,275	$39,668	$40,064	$40,465	$159,472

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $144,593 for South Carolina residents and $247,691 for out-of-state students.

Citadel 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,750	$35,657	$36,169	$36,702	$144,593
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$59,936	$61,232	$62,570	$63,952	$247,691
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,657	$36,601	$37,135	$37,692	$148,454
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$61,232	$62,570	$63,952	$65,379	$253,133
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,601	$37,585	$38,142	$38,723	$152,477
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$62,570	$63,952	$65,379	$66,852	$258,753
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,585	$38,611	$39,192	$39,797	$156,669
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$63,952	$65,379	$66,852	$68,374	$264,557
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,611	$39,680	$40,285	$40,916	$161,037
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$65,379	$66,852	$68,374	$69,947	$270,553

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $94,333 for South Carolina residents and $197,431 for out-of-state students.

Citadel 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,185	$23,092	$23,604	$24,137	$94,333
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,371	$48,667	$50,005	$51,387	$197,431
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,092	$24,036	$24,570	$25,127	$98,194
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$48,667	$50,005	$51,387	$52,814	$202,873
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,036	$25,020	$25,577	$26,158	$102,217
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$50,005	$51,387	$52,814	$54,287	$208,493
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,020	$26,046	$26,627	$27,232	$106,409
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$51,387	$52,814	$54,287	$55,809	$214,297
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,046	$27,115	$27,720	$28,351	$110,777
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$52,814	$54,287	$55,809	$57,382	$220,293

	In-State	Out-of-State
Citadel Military College of South Carolina	$12,570	$37,370
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	$10,144	$18,208
Samford University	$38,144
East Tennessee State University	$9,706	$13,034
Furman University	$58,312
Western Carolina University	$4,532	$8,532