People
Student Populations
- Cadets: 2,297
- Other Undergraduates 440
- Graduate Students 1,056
Who We Are
- 25% Minority Cadets
- 13% Female Cadets
- 37% Out-of-State Cadets
Cadet Scholarship recipients: 84.5% of first-year
Cadet-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Countries Represented by Cadets: 10 including USA
Places
The Center for International and Special Programs works to broaden student development through study abroad, competitive scholarships and fellowships as well as special programs.
Up to 60 students per year participate in Citadel sponsored semester programs in the District of Columbia, the United Kingdome, Italy, Greece and Spain.
Summer programs run by Citadel faculty each summer take place in locations such as Spain, Belize, Greece, France, Kenya, Estonia, and more with 100-200 students per summer.
The center oversees incoming international students who come from countries all over the world, such as Sierra Leone, Ukraine, Qatar and Taiwan.
Achievements
U.S. News & World Report
#1 Best Public University in the South (14 consecutive years)
- #1 Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (South)
- #6 Undergraduate Teaching – Regional Universities (South)
- #5 Best Value – Regional Universities (South)
- #18 Best Undergraduate Engineering, Nationwide (non-doctorate)
- #147 Best Undergraduate Business, Nationwide
- #193 Best Undergraduate Computer Science, Nationwide
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
The Citadel is proud to hold the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, awarded in 2020 and valid through 2025—recognizing the college’s ongoing commitment to service learning and community partnerships.
#1 ROTC Program in the Country
College Magazine
#1 Army ROTC Program in the Country
Part-Time Commander
NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence (Cyber) since 2016
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by NSA and Department of Homeland Security
Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Student Managed Investment Fund manages more than $1.5 million
Highest ROI in the state of South Carolina among other 4-year colleges
68% 4-Year Graduation Rate
89% of Corps of Cadets graduates placed at time of graduation
Students Employed, Serving in the Military or Continuing their Education