Summary Form:
Compliance Certification Review

Name of Institution: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Accreditation Liaison: Dr. Isaac S. Metts, Jr., Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Phone Number: (843) 953-5155
Email Address: mettss@citadel.edu

Technical Support: Dr. Robert A. White, SACS Reaffirmation Coordinator

Phone Number: (843) 953-2734 or (843) 953-5144
Email Address: whiter@citadel.edu

History and Characteristics:

History. The Citadel dates back to 1822 when it was established by the South Carolina Legislature for military purposes. In 1842, it was converted into an educational institution with an enrollment of 34 cadets, all of them male; today, the Corps is 1,900 strong and includes approximately 125 women. A more complete history may be found on pages 7-10 of the undergraduate Catalog,

Mission. Briefly stated, The Citadel's mission is to educate and prepare graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The Citadel in a challenging intellectual environment. (See the full mission statement.)

Service Area and Composition. As part of the South Carolina system of higher education, The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, state-assisted, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student body consists of approximately 1,900 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students is regional, with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel also draws undergraduate students from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries.

Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel's College of Graduate and Professional Studies also serves a degree-seeking civilian population of approximately 2,000 students. Its primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Distinctive Features. The Citadel seeks to use the best qualities of a military and disciplined environment to support education, character growth, physical fitness, and the development of moral and ethical principles, thereby preparing students to meet the demands of civilian and military leadership.

Admissions. The admissions policies for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and for the College of Graduate and Professional Studies are selective.

•  Admission to the Corps of Cadets is based on the applicant's high school record and College Entrance Examination Board test scores. In addition, those admitted to the Corps must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age, unwed, have no dependent biological children, have no record of conviction of a criminal offense, and be able to complete The Citadel's physical fitness test.

•  The College of Graduate and Professional Studies seeks to enroll mature students whose motivation and educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong potential for success in the academic program of their choice.

Educational Programs

Location and Distance Education

The Citadel offers no locations where 50% or more of the coursework toward a degree can be obtained primarily through traditional classroom instruction.

The Citadel offers no distance education credit offerings that can be obtained primarily through electronic means.

Accreditation

Relationship to the U.S. Department of Education

The Citadel has no limitations, suspensions, or termination by the US Department of Education in regard to student financial aid or other financial aid programs for the last three years.

Quality Enhancement Plan