by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Citadel Military College of South Carolina, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina ran $12,570 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $38,508. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $4,214 in-state and $4,970 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $33,538 |
| Fees | $4,214 | $4,970 |
| Total | $12,570 | $38,508 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Citadel Military College of South Carolina costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Citadel Military College of South Carolina runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Citadel Military College of South Carolina Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Citadel Military College of South Carolina has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,356 | $30,857 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,356 | $30,857 |
| One Year Ago | $8,356 | $32,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,356 | $33,538 |
The following chart shows how tuition at The Citadel has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $39,860 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $12,570. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.45%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $39,452.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,570 | $39,452 |
| In 2 Years | $12,570 | $40,419 |
| In 3 Years | $12,570 | $41,409 |
| In 4 Years | $12,570 | $42,424 |
| In 5 Years | $12,570 | $43,464 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $163,704, or close to $50,280 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, check out the Citadel Military College of South Carolina Financial Aid page.
