Citadel Military College of South Carolina
About
Located in historic Charleston, The Citadel is renowned for its South Carolina Corps of Cadets, offering a highly structured, 24/7 military lifestyle centered on leadership development and discipline. The college’s strongest academic offerings reside within its highly ranked School of Engineering—particularly civil and mechanical engineering—as well as the Baker School of Business and specialized programs in intelligence and security studies. The student experience is defined by deep camaraderie, rigorous physical training, and unique traditions like the challenging "Knob" freshman year spent living in barracks under a strict honor code. While a military commission is not required upon graduation, this distinctive, immersive environment ultimately prepares graduates to excel as principled leaders in both the corporate world and the armed forces.
Wikipedia:The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Established in 1842, it is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the United States. The Citadel was initially established as two schools to educate young men from around the state, while simultaneously protecting the South Carolina State Arsenals in both Columbia and Charleston.
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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