by our College Data Analytics TeamIs The Citadel worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
The Citadel is ranked #1,886 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within South Carolina, it ranks #40 of 61 for value.
Among the majors The Citadel offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence | #4 of 6 |
| Intelligence & Command Control Operations | #12 of 16 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | #13 of 19 |
| Construction Engineering | #17 of 22 |
| Engineering | #17 of 22 |
| Computer & IS Security | #110 of 169 |
| Information Technology | #124 of 191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #146 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #146 of 243 |
| Criminal Justice | #167 of 280 |
Below is the detailed The Citadel value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is ranked #5 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #40 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the The Citadel financial aid page to be sure.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is ranked #1,886 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at The Citadel costs about $23,881. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $95,523 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,880 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,723 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,881 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $95,523 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the The Citadel net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What The Citadel costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a The Citadel degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $135,520 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,523 | #1,886 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,892 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $135,520 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,523 | #40 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,892 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at The Citadel shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,055 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,292 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,467 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,921 |
| Over $110K | $24,725 |
About 76% of The Citadel undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,816 per year. Get more details on the The Citadel financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the The Citadel net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.