More selective than 100% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Citadel Military College of South Carolina over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Citadel Military College of South Carolina is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 640 |
| SAT math | 545 | 645 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1085 | 1285 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 23% | 540–640 | 545–645 | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 98% | 540–640 | 540–610 | 22–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Citadel Military College of South Carolina compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 23% | 75% | $20,723 |
| 2 | Clemson University | 38% | 87% | $22,253 |
| 3 | Furman University | 43% | 79% | $30,308 |
| 4 | American College of the Building Arts | 44% | 62% | $30,403 |
| 5 | Wofford College | 52% | 84% | $18,732 |
| 6 | Anderson University | 55% | 66% | $23,544 |
| 7 | College of Charleston | 60% | 66% | $18,960 |
| 8 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 60% | 79% | $22,811 |
| 9 | Erskine College | 63% | 45% | $16,525 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Citadel Military College of South Carolina
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Citadel Military College of South Carolina admissions questions
What is the Citadel Military College of South Carolina acceptance rate?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepts 23% of applicants, about 1 in 4. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,828 of 2,883 applicants were admitted.
Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina require the SAT or ACT?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
The middle 50% of Citadel Military College of South Carolina enrolled first-year students scored 1085–1285 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (661 of 2,828).
Is Citadel Military College of South Carolina getting harder to get into?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepted 23% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 98% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Citadel Military College of South Carolina overview