IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beginning Monday, April 8th, 2024, if you choose to make a payment for tuition and fees with a debit or credit card, you will be assessed a service fee. There will be a 2.85% service fee for domestic debit or credit card payments and a 4.25% service fee for international debit or credit card payments. The minimum service fee for any payment made via debit or credit card will be $3.00. This fee is assessed by Transact Campus, Inc. Service fees are included in your transaction and are paid directly to Transact Campus, Inc. Please note that this service fee only applies to tuition and fee payments made via debit or credit card. Payments can be made using eCheck (ACH), check, and/or cash with no additional service fees.
Disclaimer
The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, federal, or state legislative changes, or The Citadel Board of Visitors action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. charges for all courses will be assessed by a student’s level and residency status. The College reserves the right to correct errors in student fee assessments and charges which are discovered subsequent to the initial billings or fee statements.
Tuition and Fees are set regardless of the mode of instruction and the Citadel reserves the right to determine the mode of instruction that it believes will best serve the student in consideration of the totality of the circumstances. In the event of an unforeseeable cause beyond the control of and without the negligence of the Citadel, including but not limited to fire, flood, other severe weather, acts of God, interruption of utility services, acts of terrorism, pandemic, epidemic, disease at the housing facility or in the surrounding area/city/county, government restrictions, or the like, the Citadel reserves the right to maintain the safety of the premises by any means, including but not limited to, transitioning on-ground classes online or temporarily suspending classes.
It is the University’s responsibility to identify potential scholarship recipients on the basis of information provided in your scholarship and study application. The Citadel cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions in the information supplied to it and on which eligibility decisions are based. The Citadel’s decision on the interpretation of eligibility criteria is final and there is no right of appeal. The College reserves the right to correct errors in on websites that may be incorrect regarding any awards, scholarships or financial assistance.
Force Majeure
In the event of an unforeseeable cause beyond the control of and without the negligence of the University, including but not limited to fire, flood, other severe weather, acts of God, interruption of utility services, acts of terrorism, pandemic, epidemic, government restrictions, or the like, the Citadel reserves the right to maintain the safety of the premises by any means, including but not limited to closing or limiting access to campus and/or temporarily closing or restricting use of college residence facilities. Such actions shall not be considered a breach of contract and the Citadel shall not be obligated to refund any amount already paid pursuant to this agreement.
SC Corps of Cadets
The Citadel Graduate College and College Transfer Program
Online Graduate/Undergraduate Programs
Summer Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees – SC Corps of Cadets (2024 – 2025)
2024-2025 (ANNUAL FEES)
| FRESHMEN | SC Residents | Non-Residents |
| Tuition | $13,140 | $39,078 |
| Overload Tuition (Semester credit hours over 21 are assessed at this per credit hour rate) | $500 | $930 |
| Room & Board* | $10,375 | $10,375 |
| Leadership Lab Fee | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Quartermaster Deposit** | $9,741 | $9,741 |
2024-2025 (ANNUAL FEES)
| UPPERCLASS | SC Residents | Non-Residents |
| Flat Rate Tuition (12-21 hours) | $13,140 | $39,078 |
| Overload Tuition (Semester credit hours over 21 are assessed at this per credit hour rate) | $500 | $930 |
| Room & Board* | $10,375 | $10,375 |
| Leadership Lab Fee | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Quartermaster Deposit** | $3,123 | $3,123 |
*** INDIVIDUAL COURSE/LAB FEES MAKE BE ASSESSED ON THE INDIVIDUAL COURSE – PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE WHEN REGISTERING***
*Includes Laundry
**You may read more about the Quartermaster Account by clicking here.
In addition to the above, The Citadel may add additional charges to your student bill:
- School of Business Excellence Fee (Business Majors) $1,250.00 per semester Full time – Academic Sophomore, Junior, Senior & 5th Year (Cadets, Active Duty & Veteran students) students
- School of Engineering Excellence Fee (Engineering Majors) $1,250.00 per semester Full time – Academic Sophomore, Junior, Senior & 5th Year (Cadets, Active Duty & Veteran students) students
- School of Humanities and Social Science Excellence Fee (Intelligence and Security Studies majors only) $1,250.00 per semester Full time – Academic Junior, Senior & 5th Year (Cadets, Active Duty & Veteran students) students
- School of Nursing Excellence Fee $1,250.00 per semester Full time – Academic Sophomore, Junior, Senior & 5th Year (Cadets, Active Duty & Veteran students) students
- School of Science and Mathematics Excellence Fee (Cyber Operations Program only) $1,250.00 per semester Full time – Academic Sophomore, Junior, Senior & 5th Year (Cadets, Active Duty & Veteran students) students.
- School of Science and Mathematics Excellence Fee (Computer Science Majors only) $1,250.00 per semester Full time – Academic Sophomore, Junior, Senior & 5th Year (Cadets, Active Duty & Veteran students) students.
- School of Business Excellence Fee (Business Majors) $50 per credit hour/ $1,000 max Part-time students – (CGC undergraduates & part time day students)
- School of Engineering Excellence Fee (Engineering Majors) $50 per credit hour/ $1,000 max Part-time students – CGC undergraduates & part time day students
- School of Humanities and Social Science Excellence Fee (Intelligence and Security Studies Majors) $50 per credit hour/ $1,000 max Part-time students – CGC undergraduates & part time day students
- School of Nursing Excellence Fee $80 per credit hour/ $1,000 max Part-time students – CGC undergraduates & part time day students
- School of Science and Mathematics Excellence Fee (Cyber Operations Program only) $50 per credit hour/ $1,000 max Part-time students – CGC undergraduates & part time day students
- School of Science and Mathematics Excellence Fee (Computer Science Majors only) $50 per credit hour/ $1,000 max Part-time students – CGC undergraduates & part time day students
- Deas Hall Fee Structure – Cadets $75.00 per semester. For Students that are degree-seeking students in the following categories – 5th year day, Veteran Day, Active Duty Day, Graduate, and Transfer program there is a $3 per course credit hour taken in on-campus programs up to 9 credit hours, 9 or more credit hours will have $27 charge. This charge will be per semester and only for students enrolled in campus-based programs. No DEAS Hall Fee charge assessed to students enrolled in a fully on-line** programs.
- Electronic Portrait $150 per year (Fall semester)
- Yearbook – Corps of Cadets $45 per year (Spring semester)
Tuition & Fees – The Citadel Graduate College and College Transfer Program (2024-2025)
| REQUIRED FEES | Resident | Non-Resident |
| Application Fee (1st Time Students Only) | $40 | $40 |
| Credit Hour Fee – Undergraduate (1-11 Hours) | $500 | $930 |
| Flat Rate Tuition-Undergraduate (12-21 Hours) | $6,570 | $19,539 |
| Overload Tuition (Semester Credit Hours over 21 are assessed at this Per Credit Hour Rate) | $500 | $930 |
| Credit Hour Fee- Graduate | $700 | $1020 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) Per Term | $15 | $15 |
| Technology Fee Per Term | $75 | $75 |
Tuition & Fees – Online Degree Programs (2024-2025)
These rates apply to the following fully online programs:
| ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIRED FEES | Amount |
| Graduate Student Per Credit Hour Fee | $700 |
| Undergraduate Student Per Credit Hour Fee (1-11 CH) (FLAT RATE $6,000 for 12 CH to 21 CH) | $500 |
| Registration Fee Per Term | $15 |
| Technology Fee Per Term | $75 |
| Infrastructure Fee Per Term | $75 |
In addition to the above, The Citadel Graduate College may add additional charges to your student bill.
Tuition & Fees – Summer Undergraduate Courses (2024)
Please note that only those students enrolled in a fully online program in the Citadel Graduate College or College Transfer Program will be charged the online tuition rate for online summer courses. Cadets enrolled in summer courses will be charged the rates below whether the class meets online or in-person.
| TUITION & FEES | SC Resident | Non-Resident |
| Undergraduate Tuition Per Credit Hour | $500 | $930 |
| Graduate Tuition Per Credit Hour | $700 | $1020 |
| Registration Fee Per Term | $15 | $15 |
| Technology Fee Per Term | $75 | $75 |
Summer 2024 Room and Board Costs
Note: If you plan to live on campus during the summer, your Room and Board charge will be applied to your bill after you move in.
Minimester A/B:
| ROOM & BOARD | Amount per Term* |
| Board Rate | $608.00 |
| Room Rate** | $549.00 |
| Infrastructure Fee | $50.00 |
**The room rate listed above is for double occupancy rooms.
First/Second Summer:
| ROOM & BOARD | Amount per Term* |
| Board Rate | $1,118.00 |
| Room Rate** | $1,010.00 |
| Infrastructure Fee | $50.00 |
**The room rate listed above is for double occupancy rooms.