ROTC at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC · public
ROTC programs hosted on campus
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina hosts 3 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at The Citadel commissions officers alongside College of Charleston cross-town students.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Navy/Marine ROTCHostedVerifiedNROTC The Citadel is the NROTC unit at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in South Carolina.
Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedSince 1947, Detachment 770 The Citadel has run AFROTC at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 4 cross-town schools.
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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at College of Charleston.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,085–1,285 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–27 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $12,570 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,508 |
| Average net price | $20,723 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
ROTC scholarships at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina enrolls 2,705 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
citadel.edu
- Admissions
citadel.edu
- Apply
citadel.edu
- Financial aid
citadel.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Charleston, SC 29409
IPEDS UNITID: 217864
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.