Citadel Military College of South Carolina's published cost of attendance is $33,880. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and financial aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $15,430, middle-income families pay around $18,140, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,047.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $33,880 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,508 |
| Room and Board | $9,705 |
| Books and Supplies | $9,741 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,157 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,723 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,430 |
| $30–48k | $16,456 |
| $48–75k | $18,140 |
| $75–110k | $20,620 |
| $110k+ | $24,047 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina's published cost of attendance is $33,880. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and financial aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $15,430, middle-income families pay around $18,140, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,047. Azimuth ranks Citadel Military College of South Carolina #687 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Citadel Military College of South Carolina participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The institution's military affiliation also shapes the financial picture: service academy structure means tuition is covered for cadets, though room, board, and other fees apply. Families should review the institution's financial aid page for current aid policies and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,096, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,899; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,517, median federal debt of $21,096 projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn median 4-year earnings of $74,517, placing Citadel Military College of South Carolina in the 74.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,400 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Citadel Military College of South Carolina in the 28.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Citadel Military College of South Carolina #411 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That performance reflects the institution's distinctive military-college structure, which channels a large share of graduates into officer career tracks and federal service roles that carry strong, stable earnings from the outset. The earnings pattern across programs reflects Citadel Military College of South Carolina's concentration in Business and related applied fields. Mechanical Engineering stands out as the program combining the broadest graduate cohort with strong four-year earnings, anchoring the institution's overall return profile. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program by scale, graduating 173 students, while Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations (98 graduates) and Mechanical Engineering ((63 graduates) round out the core of degree output. Among the highest-earning programs, Azimuth ranks Criminal Justice #29 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,574 — 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Civil Engineering #118 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,055 — 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Together, these programs reflect a curriculum oriented toward leadership, public service, and professional careers that translate into strong early-career earnings relative to SC's broader labor market.
