CV College Fair Statistics: 2011-2012

 

1.       This year’s average SAT:  1105

2.       This year’s average GPA: 3.35

3.       Minimum Standards: We don’t have minimum standards.  Instead,,,

 

“We take the top 700 well-rounded students to fill our freshmen class.  Refer students to last year’s test and GPA averages if the students really want a benchmark.”  (This policy is subject to change)

 

4.       Undergraduate size =  The Corps of Cadets (approx. 2200 cadets)

5.       Average class size at The Citadel = 15-30 (Ask them what the average is in their high school and compare.)

6.       96% of our faculty have reached terminal degrees (doctorate level and beyond).

7.       Over the last 5 years, 93% of our graduating seniors have had job offers or have become enrolled in graduate programs.

8.       The Citadel has the highest 4-year graduation rate of any public school in SC.

9.       The Citadel has the highest 5-year graduation rate of any public school in SC.

10.   The Citadel has the one of the region’s highest 4-year graduation rate for athletes.

 

Why are the above numbers so strong??? The Citadel offers not only a superb education,

but allows it’s students to learn leadership, time management, and decision-making skills making Citadel graduates commodities in both the military and in the corporate world.

 

11.   35-45% of our graduating seniors are commissioned into the services.

12.   Another 20-30% go straight into graduate school programs (Law, Medical, Dentistry, MBA, etc.)

13.   US NEWS & WORLD REPORTS  has ranked The Citadel:

·         #2 best master's degree granting public institution in the South 

·         #6 among all master's degree granting colleges and universities, both public and private, in the South.

·         #7 best value among institutions in the South.

·         School of Engineering ranked #34 in the Nation (Civil Engineering Ranked #6)

 

14.   Citadel Academic Scholarships: 4-year scholarships awarded annually.  Generally, students with a 1250 SAT or higher and a 3.3 GPA or higher, may be considered for scholarships; however, the higher the scores, the more competitive the student becomes.  Those academically accepted candidates that are selected for the scholars competition will be invited to a Scholars Visit.  During the course of the visit the candidates will be interviewed by faculty members and write an essay.  From these events, scholarships will be awarded.

15.   Currently, The Citadel has 7female NCAA sports: Cross-country, Soccer, Rifle team, Golf, Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field, and Volleyball.

16.   100% of our Engineering majors have graduated with employment in the past 20 years!

17.   Tuition Cost:  This is an all-inclusive figure that covers room and board, meals, uniforms, tailor costs, laundry fees, a base QM fee, and defers some book costs.

 

'11-'12 Estimated Expenses for
South Carolina Students

'11-'12 Estimated Expenses for
Out-of-State Students

Freshman

$23,884.00

 

Freshman

$40,701.00

Upperclass

$19,818.00

 

Upperclass

$36,635.00