{"id":10240,"date":"2025-02-11T14:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T19:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/corps\/?page_id=10240"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:15:45","slug":"why-the-citadel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/corps\/why-the-citadel\/","title":{"rendered":"Why The Citadel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A Path to Leadership, Excellence and Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At The Citadel, we\u2019re committed to developing principled leaders and citizen-soldiers who shape the future of our world. The Citadel is not just a college; it\u2019s a transformative experience. From our nationally recognized academic programs to our leadership training, we provide a clear path to success\u2014both during your time as a cadet and after you graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your investment in The Citadel experience can start with The Citadel Success Institute (CSI)<\/a>, a summer transitional program that helps prepare you for your incoming freshman year academically, physically and socially. Benefit from taking core curriculum courses and earn college credit hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout your time here, you\u2019ll have the support of our expert faculty, the Williams Student Success Center<\/a>, the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics<\/a>, the Career Center<\/a> and our ROTC departments<\/a>\u2014all working together to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of our academic excellence and unparalleled value, we\u2019re proud to be named the #1 Regional University in the South<\/strong> by U.S. News & World Report<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#1 Regional University in the South<\/strong>
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The Citadel’s Return on Investment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Citadel is proud to boast South Carolina’s<\/strong> highest Return on Investment (ROI)<\/strong>* among four-year colleges. We take pride in setting up our cadets for success. This starts from before your time as a cadet and continues after you walk across the stage at Commencement and become a Citadel alumni. Our alumni thrive in top industries, government and the military and the impact of your degree lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*The net present value (NPV) of a Bachelor\u2019s Degree from The Citadel is higher than any other 4-year institution in the state of South Carolina at 10, 20, 30, and 40 years after graduation; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.<\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ranked the #1 Best Value College in South Carolina<\/strong>, The Citadel combines affordability with long-term career outcomes that outperform other public universities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Developing Principled Leaders for Future Endeavors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three Core Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Citadel education is based on three core values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honor is the foundation of life at The Citadel. It begins with adherence to the Honor Code: “A cadet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do.” This commitment extends beyond campus and becomes a lifelong obligation to moral and ethical behavior.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Duty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duty means accepting and fulfilling responsibilities with commitment and excellence. At The Citadel, cadets are expected to perform academically, contribute to the Corps of Cadets, and engage in the campus community. It is about dependability, teamwork and ultimately serving others before self.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Respect<\/strong><\/p>\n

Respect is treating others with dignity and worth\u2014the same way one wishes to be treated. It fosters an environment free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment. Respect also extends to those in positions of authority, as well as oneself.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n