What division is The Citadel?

The Citadel competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Southern.

What GPA do you need for The Citadel?

The average GPA at The Citadel is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is The Citadel?

The Citadel has an enrollment of approximately 2,705 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at The Citadel?

The Citadel has an acceptance rate of 23%.

How do I get recruited to play at The Citadel?

To get recruited at The Citadel, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against The Citadel's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

The Citadel

Charleston, SCFCSSouthern

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,705

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

23%

Acceptance

75%

Graduation

86%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

The Citadel is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Southern, located in Charleston, SC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at The Citadel, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

75%

Acceptance

23%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Avg SAT

1,184

Retention

86%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$60,168

Coaching Staff363 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About The Citadel Athletics

The Citadel is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Charleston, SC, competing in the Southern. With an enrollment of 2,705 students, The Citadel offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at The Citadel with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at The Citadel is 3.4. The school maintains a 75% graduation rate.

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