The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Admissions
Interested in attending The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, The Citadel accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,879 people applied and 2,828 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things The Citadel considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Application Essay
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?
Grades
Students who recently attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.63. 11% of freshmen who attended The Citadel were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 28% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
The Citadel is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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