The Citadel College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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VSA SLO Pilot Project Experience at The Citadel

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	3,528

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	2,629

Women	253	10%
Men	2,376	90%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	36	1%
Asian	59	2%
African American / Black	229	9%
Hispanic	150	6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	6	<1%
White	2,079	79%
Two or More Races	45	2%
International	24	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	1	<1%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do The Citadel undergraduates call home?

South Carolina	56%
Other US States & Territories	43%
Other Countries	1%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are The Citadel undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	8%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	<1%