- Acceptance rate: 23% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.75, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–640 reading and writing, 545–645 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–27 composite
- Average net price: $21,041 a year (2022–23)
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina average GPA
Citadel Military College of South Carolina reported an average high school GPA of 3.75 for its first-year students who submitted one (96% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina acceptance rate
Citadel Military College of South Carolina admitted 739 of 3,252 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 23%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public 4-year college in Charleston, South Carolina, with 2,737 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Citadel Military College of South Carolina in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 600 | 645 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1208 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Citadel Military College of South Carolina looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Citadel Military College of South Carolina awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,041 a year at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Citadel Military College of South Carolina hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. Citadel Military College of South Carolina admitted 23% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.75, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What percent of applicants does Citadel Military College of South Carolina accept?
Citadel Military College of South Carolina's acceptance rate was 23% for fall 2024: it admitted 739 of 3,252 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Citadel Military College of South Carolina's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Citadel Military College of South Carolina's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–640 in reading and writing and 545–645 in math; ACT composite 22–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
Check Citadel Military College of South Carolina's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Citadel Military College of South Carolina was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
A lot: Citadel Military College of South Carolina requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Citadel Military College of South Carolina admitted 23% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina consider legacy status?
Yes. Citadel Military College of South Carolina considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Citadel Military College of South Carolina give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Citadel Military College of South Carolina awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,041 a year at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Citadel Military College of South Carolina's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Citadel Military College of South CarolinaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina Common Data Set 2025–26Citadel Military College of South Carolina: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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