Our Eligible CollegesThe Citadel

HIGHLIGHTS

72%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

A higher graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

78%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

86%

Acceptance Rate

A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.

$5,404

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.

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STUDENT LIFE

2,661

Undergraduates

11:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

9

Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients

Demographics

  • Gender Stat
  • Female 24%
  • Male 76%
  • Ethnicity Stat
  • African American 9%
  • Hispanic/Latino 8%
  • White 73%
  • Other 10%

Opportunities

  • Activity Stat
  • Type of Athletics D1
  • Number of Clubs 135
  • Greek Life? No
  • Study Abroad? Yes

ACADEMICS

86%

Acceptance Rate

78%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

30

Majors

Graduation Rates

72%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

 
 

58%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

COSTS

75%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$5,404

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

How the Scholarship Can Help You

We offer up to $10,000 per school year to high-achieving South Carolina students.

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About The Citadel

The Citadel is the state’s only public military college, and its students are called cadets. All cadets live on campus and are required to participate in ROTC. About one-third of students go on to serve in the armed services.

Campus Setting

The college is situated in an urban setting minutes from downtown Charleston and near the Ashley River.

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