Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a mid-size public master's university (large program) located in Charleston, South Carolina, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,705. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader South Carolina postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 23% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 23 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $18,140 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $86,129. The 4-year graduation rate is 74%, 29 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $72,085.