Citadel Military College of South Carolina
- Public
Citadel Military College of South Carolina: international tuition 40,407 USD per year, one-year total cost 67,332 USD, acceptance rate 22.7%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 95.
Getting in. The school admits 28.5% of applicants (851 of 2,989). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–640, Math 545–645, ACT 22–27. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 69+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 67,332 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
International tuition is 40,407 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 67,332 USD.
What English scores does Citadel Military College of South Carolina require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
The acceptance rate is 22.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This rate is listed for FRESHMEN in the Non-Residents group; the page does not label it specifically for international students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
- 1842 Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Citadel Service to Country Tuition Scholarship and National Service Room/Board ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Deadline: National ROTC award must be received prior to May 1, 2026
- Full Academic ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
Merit Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen CadetsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says merit scholarships consider incoming freshman cadets but does not state citizenship or international-student eligibility.
Deadline: Recipients are notified by April 30th in most cases.
- Other merit scholarships for incoming cadetsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- The Citadel Honors Program scholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Citadel Service to Country Tuition Scholarship and National Service Room/Board ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not state citizenship or international eligibility; the award requires a national ROTC scholarship.
Deadline: The award must be awarded prior to May 1, 2026.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial high school transcripts are needed, translated into English by an agency such as WES.Required
- English proficiencyiEnglish exam results must be less than two years old.Required
- Proof of fundsiFinancial proof requires an official bank certification or statement less than 6 months old.Required
- SATACTOptional
- Supplementary applicationRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 42 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Deadline to be considered for full scholarship (March 1) (ROLLING)Scholarshipabout137days
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AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data