You Deserve an Education that Prepares You to Earn More, Lead More and Be More.
The Citadel has shaped principled leaders in South Carolina since 1842. Located in historic Charleston, we offer a military college education that goes beyond the classroom, challenging students to lead, serve and succeed in every field. As one of the premier senior military colleges in the nation, The Citadel provides a structured, supportive environment where cadets learn to lead ethically and effectively in the military, in business and in life. Our emphasis on Honor, Duty and Respect develops leaders who are ready to meet challenges with confidence and integrity.
The Citadel Advantage
Earn More, Spend Less
$497K more valuable than the average bachelor’s degree from other public state institutions.
*40-year net present value; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
#1 University in the South
Top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report, The Citadel delivers small classes, strong outcomes and great value — especially for in-state students.
Leadership That Pays Off
88% of cadets secure jobs or graduate school by graduation—proof you’ll be ready to lead.
A Campus Like No Other
With internships, Division I athletics and coastal living just minutes from the beach, Charleston gives Citadel cadets opportunities you will not find anywhere else.
Don’t Settle for Conventional
At The Citadel, cadets choose more than a college, they choose a challenge. Through discipline, structure and purpose, they gain the confidence to stand out in every field.
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Learn with Purpose. Graduate with a Plan.
At The Citadel, you’ll be challenged to grow — academically, personally and professionally. And when it’s time to step into your future, you’ll be ready.
Academic Highlights
- 30 majors, 50 minors
- 11:1 cadet-to-faculty ratio
- 100% of classes taught by full-time faculty — no teaching assistants
Graduate Outcomes
- $497,090 more valuable then the average bachelor’s degree from other public state institutions (40-year net present value; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
- 88% of Corps of Cadets graduates are employed, in internships or attending graduate school by the time of graduation.
- Top employers: U.S. Department of Defense, Deloitte, Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ernst & Young, Santee Cooper and Amazon.
