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CV College Fair Statistics: 2011-2012
1. This year’s average SAT: 1105
or Average ACT: 25
2. This year’s average GPA: 3.35
3. Minimum Standards:
“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.”
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.
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:
#1 Best Public Institution in the South offering up to a Masters
Degree.
#5 Among all Master's Degree granting colleges and universities,
both public and private, in the South.
#21 School of Engineering National Ranking
#6 Civil Engineering Dept. National Ranking |
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 7 female 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 (in
state) |
| Freshman |
$23,884.00 |
| Upperclass |
$19,818.00 |
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'11-'12 Estimated Expenses for
non-South Carolina Students (out
of state) |
| Freshman |
$40,701.00 |
| Upperclass |
$36,635.00 |
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