“At The Citadel, nothing is given-everything must be earned.”
When choosing a college to attend, Jake was drawn to The Citadel because of the unique challenges it offers its cadets. Through a disciplined and structured military lifestyle, cadets face demands that go beyond those of a typical college experience. “At The Citadel, nothing is given-everything must be earned.” The lessons Jake has learned are deeply transferable to both military and civilian life, and he knows they will stay with him forever.
The Citadel
There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. 83% of Cadets receive financial aid, and over 80% are employed at the time of graduation. Students can choose from 30 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 95% of faculty having PhD’s (or the highest degree offered in their discipline) guarantees students a quality education.

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