For the 13th straight year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the best Public University in the South. The rankings – which were released Monday, September 18th – cover academic institutions primarily offering undergraduate and master's programs.
“It may be considered unlucky by some, but this year The Citadel is celebrating the number 13,” said The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), '79. “We are fortunate to be named Best Public University in the South for the last 13 years, and this achievement is a confirmation of The Citadel Family's outstanding dedication to our institution. Both the contributions and outcomes of our cadets, students, faculty, staff and supporters have made our long-running success possible, and we appreciate the recognition of that hard work.”
Other notable rankings received by The Citadel include:
- #1 Best Colleges for Veterans– Regional Universities (South)
- #4 Undergraduate Teaching– Regional Universities (South)
- #10 Most Innovative Schools – Regional Universities (South)
- #15 Best Value – Regional Universities (South)
- #23 Best Undergraduate Engineering, nationwide (non-doctoral)
- #159 Best Undergraduate Business, nationwide
- #167 Best Undergraduate Computer Science, nationwide
Additionally, The Citadel was named Best College for Veterans in the South for the sixth consecutive year. Veterans are welcome to earn a degree through all programs offered by The Citadel, including the day undergraduate program, evening undergraduate program, and master's program. Veterans are also the only population approved to take classes with cadets, though they are not required to wear uniforms or live in the barracks.
To learn more about the methodology used for these rankings, click here.
