The Citadel takes pride in educating the "Whole Person" - mind, body, and spirit - and the cadet athletic tradition is an important part of that education.

The Citadel Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 18 varsity teams including football, basketball, cross country, soccer, wrestling, indoor and outdoor track, baseball, rifle, and tennis for men; and soccer, volleyball, rifle, cross country, and indoor and outdoor track for women. Each year, nearly 400 cadets participate as players, managers, or student trainers. The Citadel’s intercollegiate teams are led by qualified coaches who are concerned with the overall development of the cadet-student-athlete. The graduation rate of Citadel athletes always ranks among the best of the Southern Conference, and is frequently top in the state. The Citadel also frequently tops the state in athletic graduation rates, according to the NCAA.

For cadets not participating in intercollegiate or varsity programs, the Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science offers a Club Sports Program and an Intramural Athletic Program.

The Citadel is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Southern Conference, and school rules and regulations. Click here to read about The Citadel's commitment to compliance with the NCAA rules and regulations.