The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at The Citadel. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Average
200-210 days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
54°
Average winter temp
80°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina:

100°
88.3
76.7
65.0
53.3
41.7
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Average
Half & Half
200-210 days of sun / year

Geography

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is in a suburban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Charleston International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Congaree Swamp tl Mnmt (76 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (6 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

South Carolina elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

South Carolina's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are allowed in parked vehicles.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. The Republican Society
  2. 2. NAVY - Trident Society
  3. 3. Honors Program Advisor Council
  4. 4. Ducks Unlimited
  5. 5. Fine Arts
  1. 1. Parents Weekend
  2. 2. Recognition Day/Corps Day
  3. 3. Homecoming

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