The Citadel

#2477 / #719
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
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Most Desirable School
U.S. military college in Charleston, South Carolina

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About The Citadel

According to Wikipedia, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, commonly known simply as The Citadel, is a public senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1842, it is one of six senior military colleges in the United States. It has 18 academic departments divided into five schools offering 31 majors and 57 minors. The military program is made up of cadets pursuing bachelor's degrees who live on campus. The non-military programs offer 12 undergraduate degrees, 26 graduate degrees, as well as evening and online programs with seven online graduate degrees, three online undergraduate degrees, and three certificate programs.

The Citadel's Online Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Technical Program Management
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Project Management
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Intelligence And Security Studies
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in International Politics And Military Affairs
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Intelligence And Security Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Instructional Systems Design And Performance Improvement
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Interdisciplinary Stem Education
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Higher Education Leadership
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Secondary Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Social Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Military History
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Social Science
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Leadership
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Built Environment And Public Health
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Tactical Performance And Resiliency
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Tactical Strength And Conditioning
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Civil Engineering
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

The Citadel Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,47086%73%112023

How Much Does The Citadel Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$8,356$4,214

How Much Do The Citadel Graduates Make?

If you graduate from The Citadel, then you can expect to earn an average of $59,600 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.

The Citadel's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,8593,193666

Where is The Citadel?

The Citadel is located at 171 Moultrie St, Charleston SC 29409

How Safe is The Citadel?

Charleston has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is The Citadel Known For?

The Citadel is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

The Citadel's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are The Citadel's Most Influential Alumni?

The Citadel's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Criminal Justice, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of The Citadel's most famous alumni:

Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan
An American fantasy writer.
Andrew P. Sage
An American engineer.
Evander M. Law
Evander M. Law
A Confederate Army general.
Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.
Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.
An American Marine Corps general.
Calder Willingham
An American writer.
John Palms
John Palms
A Dutch academic administrator.
Micah Jenkins
Micah Jenkins
A Confederate Army general .
Glenn M. Walters
Glenn M. Walters
A United States Marine Corps General.
Randolph Bresnik
Randolph Bresnik
An Astronaut, Fighter pilot.
Brainard Cheney
Brainard Cheney
An American writer .
Pat Conroy
Pat Conroy
An American novelist .
Merle Battiste
An American chemist.

Who Are The Citadel's Most Influential Faculty?

The Citadel's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Literature, Criminal Justice, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of The Citadel's most famous alumni:

Martin Blumenson
An American military historian.
Scott Yost
A Researcher.
James Welch Patton
An Archivist and historian .
Donald L. Sparks
A Researcher .
Ryan S Sacko
A Researcher.
Daren Fisher
A Researcher.
Darin Zimmerman
A Researcher.
Ashley Wellman
A Researcher .
Mary Katherine B Zanin
A Researcher.
Frederick Young
A Researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0003-3065-1587.

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