Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,356

2024 Average Net Price

$22,124

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

22.7%

3,252 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,793

72.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

75%

525 Graduates

About

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a higher education institution located in Charleston County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Citadel Military College of South Carolina were General Business (101 degrees awarded), General Intelligence (33 degrees), and General Psychology (32 degrees).

In 2024, 1,031 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina. 27.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (787 degrees), 8.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $8,356, which is $−15,644 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $8,356, which is $15,644 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,124.

In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending Citadel Military College of South Carolina received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,356

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina was $8,356. The cost of tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $−15,644 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,124

2024 Value

5.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Citadel Military College of South Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,124. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Citadel Military College of South Carolina grew by 5.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,334

Room and Board

$9,741

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Citadel Military College of South Carolina was of $15,334 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.31% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $9,741. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.63% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Citadel Military College of South Carolina received 3,252 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,252 applicants, 739 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 22.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,793 students enrolled at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina has an overall enrollment yield of 90.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

22.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

739

Accepted Out of 3,252

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Citadel Military College of South Carolina was 22.7% (739 admissions from 3,252 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 98.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 12.8%, while admissions declined by 73.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Citadel Military College of South Carolina had a total enrollment of 3,793 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 2,745 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,048. This means that 72.4% of students enrolled at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.1% White, 9.36% Black or African American, 8.86% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 2.24% Asian, 0.395% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.369% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (65.6%), followed by White Female (8.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.9%), followed by White Female (33.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,793 students. The full-time enrollment at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 2,745 and the part-time enrollment is 1,048. This means that 72.4% of students enrolled at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Citadel Military College of South Carolina was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Citadel Military College of South Carolina had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,733 enrolled students
Black or African American
355 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
336 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 72.1% White, 9.36% Black or African American, 8.86% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 2.24% Asian, 0.395% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.369% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 77 students (2.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 461 fewer women than men received degrees from Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is white (787 degrees awarded). There were 8.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is General Business (101 degrees awarded), followed by General Intelligence (33 degrees) and General Psychology (32 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (118 degrees awarded), History (26 degrees), and Engineering (154 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are Other managers (1,088,098 people), Accountants & auditors (1,043,671 people), Software developers (671,488 people), Financial managers (566,336 people), and Chief executives & legislators (534,359 people).

The most specialized majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2024 are Applied Sciences (118 degrees awarded), History (26 degrees), Engineering (154 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are Applied Sciences (118 degrees awarded), History (26 degrees), Engineering (154 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are Computer Systems Design (1,086,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (790,075 people), Construction (751,961 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (619,601 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (588,361 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
82 degrees awarded
General Intelligence
79 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
63 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Citadel Military College of South Carolina was General Business with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

746

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

285

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 746 degrees were awarded to men at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, which is 2.62 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (285).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in General Business, which is 4.08 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in General Psychology, which is 3 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 64% of students graduating from Citadel Military College of South Carolina completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
787 degrees awarded
Black or African American
90 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is white (787 degrees awarded). There were 8.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
702 degrees awarded
White Male
659 degrees awarded
White Male
652 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is white male (702 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (659 degrees).

Operations

Citadel Military College of South Carolina has an endowment valued at nearly $420M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.83M (1.63%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Citadel Military College of South Carolina had a total salary expenditure of 139M. Citadel Military College of South Carolina employs 66 Associate professors, 65 Professors and 51 Assistant professors. Most academics at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are Male Professor (44), Male Associate professor (36), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are: Management, with 78 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees.

Endowment

$420M

2024 Endowment

4.48%

growth from 2023

Citadel Military College of South Carolina has an endowment valued at about $420M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Citadel Military College of South Carolina grew 4.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $374M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$56.9M

2024 Salaries

3.58%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Citadel Military College of South Carolina paid a median of $56.9M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($139M) and a 3.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.2% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.76% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$19.4M

Instructional Salaries

214

Number of Employees

In 2024, Citadel Military College of South Carolina paid a total of $19.4M to 214 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Citadel Military College of South Carolina were Management with 78 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees.

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