The Citadel 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,570

Cost of attendance at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,826

Cost of attendance at Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina was $19,473. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at The Citadel

The Citadel net price calculator

$19,473

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of The Citadel for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,473	$1,553 (9%)	$13,987	$14,807	$20,265	$22,089	$21,809
2021	$17,920	$197 (1%)	$7,451	$12,364	$13,358	$21,536	$23,308
2020	$17,723	$1,327 (8%)	$7,296	$11,373	$15,483	$23,368	$23,402
2019	$16,396	$621 (4%)	$8,760	$14,993	$18,962	$21,669	$21,599
2018	$17,017	$1,448 (8%)	$11,353	$12,626	$14,120	$21,443	$23,190
2017	$18,465	$1,303 (8%)	$11,399	$14,999	$19,229	$19,652	$21,250
2016	$17,162	$288 (2%)	$13,078	$12,944	$17,340	$20,591	$20,337
2015	$17,450	$1,293 (8%)	$11,417	$14,005	$19,725	$19,595	$20,089
2014	$16,157	--	$11,114	$14,428	$15,861	$20,287	$20,300

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Citadel Military College of South Carolina's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,551	$104	$12,570	$27,837	$8,144
2021	$48,447	$766 (2%)	$12,620	$27,683	$8,144
2020	$47,681	$781 (2%)	$12,620	$27,061	$8,000
2019	$46,900	$1,118 (2%)	$12,516	$26,434	$7,950
2018	$45,782	$1,476 (3%)	$12,056	$25,931	$7,795
2017	$44,306	$647 (1%)	$11,734	$24,777	$7,795
2016	$43,659	$749 (2%)	$11,364	$24,670	$7,625
2015	$42,910	$17,468 (69%)	$11,098	$24,387	$7,425
2014	$25,442	$615 (2%)	$10,838	-	$6,940
2013	$24,827	--	$10,523	-	$6,940

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at The Citadel? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $7,593 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at The Citadel is $844 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: The Citadel estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $8,144.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, The Citadel estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,383

If living off-campus, with family: $8,330

If living off-campus, not with family: $8,330
How much is The Citadel application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: The Citadel offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Citadel Military College of South Carolina cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$488	$595
For out-of-state students	$925	$1,020

Housing and Meal

**The Citadel requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Citadel Military College of South Carolina for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$7,593	20	2,372
2021	N/A	N/A	$7,332	20	2,372
2020	N/A	N/A	$7,109	20	2,372
2019	N/A	N/A	$6,904	20	2,362
2018	N/A	N/A	$6,600	20	2,356
2017	N/A	N/A	$6,549	20	2,356
2016	N/A	N/A	$6,381	20	2,326

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Citadel Military College of South Carolina during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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