Class of 2013 profile
The Class of 2013 matriculated on Saturday, Aug. 15 as the largest class in 34 years with 721 freshmen and a record breaking 2,363 applications.
“As all institutions face new and challenging forces in higher education, we are encouraged to see the largest applicant pool ever and one of the largest freshman classes in our history,” said retired Marine Lt. Col. John W. Powell, Jr. '77, director of admissions. “The high turnout for the class of 2013 tells us there is strong demand for the unique educational experience at The Citadel, which is distinguished by our proven leadership development model.”
Here's a look at the Class of 2013.
| U.S. states represented | 39 | |
| Foreign countries | 8 | |
| Transfer students | 65 | 9 percent |
| High school graduates that matriculated | 656 | 91 percent |
| Women | 39 | |
| African American | 63 | |
| Total minority | 120 | |
| International students | 13 | |
| South Carolina residents | 332 | 46 percent |
| Out-of-state and international | 398 | 55.3 percent |
| SAT average | 1090 | |
| HS GPA | 3.36 | |
| Top 25 percent of high school class | 166 | 33.5 percent |
| Top majors | ||
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142 | |
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138 | |
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94 | |
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66 | |
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58 | |
| Top 4 states | ||
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332 | |
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56 | |
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50 | |
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47 | |
On Sunday, Aug. 23, more than 1,500 upper class cadets returned to campus to prepare for the new academic year and the start of classes on Aug. 26.
