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Citadel Military College of South Carolina Men's Football

Welcome to the Citadel Military College of South Carolina men's football recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southern Conference from Charleston, South Carolina. Led by head coach Maurice Drayton, Citadel Military College of South Carolina pairs a 23% acceptance rate with a 75% graduation rate and a $22,124 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
119
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,325
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
23%
State
South Carolina
City
Charleston
Address
171 Moultrie St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 28% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Maurice Drayton
Head Coach
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Danny Lewis
Football General Manager / Assistant Head Coach / Tight Ends
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Tony Coaxum
Football Associate Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Game Management
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Aaron Pray
Assistant Coach / Running Backs
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Devin Myers
Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
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Jason Simmons Jr.
Assistant Coach / Safeties
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Jo Jackson
Assistant Coach / Secondary
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Zane Vance
Assistant Coach / Linebackers / Game Management
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 78% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
86%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$60,168
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$72,085
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 28% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,356
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$33,538
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$22,124
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 38% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$8,195,425
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$906,386
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