Requirements for Admission
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
- Must submit the completed application for admission along with the application fee at the completion of the junior year or very early in the senior year.
- Must provide a current and official copy of the high school transcript. Particular attention is given to grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages.
- Must provide current SAT / ACT test results (or TOEFL results for students whose native language is not English). These test scores represent one factor in the determination of an applicant's acceptability and are used to provide reasonable evaluation of actual preparedness and potential for completion of college level work. International students must send in a completed copy of their Undergraduate International Student Immigration Supplement along with their application.
- Must successfully complete the required coursework
- Must be medically approved by The Citadel Surgeon (forms provided
by The Citadel after applicant is notified of academic acceptance).
- Must complete a diagnostic Citadel Physical Fitness Test prior to matriculation (form provided by The Citadel over the summer prior to enrolling).
- Must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the date of matriculation (usually mid-to-late August).
- Must not be married.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant's character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college, amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. The admissions decision is based upon a complete consideration of an applicant's entire admissions portfolio. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us by calling (800) 868-1842 or emailing admissions@citadel.edu. Additional information may be found in the current edition of The Citadel Catalog, which may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.
Process for Admission
To be considered for admission to the Corps of Cadets, you must provide the following information to the Admissions Office:
- Application form and nonrefundable $40 application fee, or complete the Online Application and submit the $40 application via credit card
- Official high school transcript
- SAT OR ACT OR TOEFL scores
Once you receive a letter of provisional acceptance from The Citadel, you will need to send the following items to the Admissions Office:
- $300 reservation fee ($400 for Early Decision Applicants and Scholarship Recipients)
- Medical examination by a physician - form provided by The Citadel
- Signed random drug testing agreement
- Final high school transcript
Once you receive a letter of final acceptance from The Citadel, you should
begin to prepare for your knob year.
