The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina is a public institution that was founded in 1842. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina is ranked No. #1 in Regional Universities South. It’s also ranked No. #1 in Top Public Schools.
It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,737 (fall 2024), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 300 acres. The student-faculty ratio at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina is 11:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school’s in-state tuition and fees are $12,570; out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,081. Forty-four percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $21,619.
The four-year graduation rate is 68%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $60,168.
