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$12,570
per year
In-State Tuition
99%
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
The Citadel is an educational institution in Charleston, SC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions The Citadel places on CLEP credit
The Registrar publishes subject-exam awards. Credit is not awarded after attempting the equivalent course, cannot duplicate prior credit, and does not satisfy residency. Unlisted exams remain unverified. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
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Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
9
Sports
6
Men’s teams
4
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
Rifle
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Application Requirements
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The Citadel invites selected incoming cadets to compete for full academic, Honors and 1842 Scholars awards; no cutoffs are published.
Citadel Scholar Full Academic Scholarship
CompetitiveCovers catalog costs, including tuition, room/board and quartermaster charges
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Most scholarships require a 3.0 GPA
By invitation after the admissions application; invitations issued by November and again by February
Cadets only. Invitation follows a holistic review; recruiter guidance mentions top 10 percent class rank, rigor and engagement. Includes short essays and a faculty interview.
Citadel Honors Program Scholarship
CompetitiveListed among full academic scholarships covering catalog costs; no dollar figure published
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Most scholarships require a 3.0 GPA
By invitation; separate application and faculty interview after admission
Cadets only. Holistic selection; no published GPA or score minimum.
1842 Scholars Program
CompetitiveSources disagree: the financial aid page lists it among full academic scholarships; the October 2025 recruiter handbook lists awards of $6K each
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Most scholarships require a 3.0 GPA
By invitation; separate application after the admissions application
Cadets only. Holistic selection; no published GPA or score minimum.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$15,430
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$72,085
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,096
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions The Citadel places on CLEP credit
The Registrar publishes subject-exam awards. Credit is not awarded after attempting the equivalent course, cannot duplicate prior credit, and does not satisfy residency. Unlisted exams remain unverified. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston County
Control
Public
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