A higher graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.
A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.
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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.