The Citadel Football
The Citadel (Citadel) · Charleston, South Carolina · Public university
The Citadel Football coaches
Coaches at The Citadel who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where The Citadel competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Southern Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- citadelsports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
The Citadel in Charleston.
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- citadel.edu
About The Citadel Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Maurice Drayton, the Head Coach, leads the The Citadel Football staff of 23 coaches, verified June 2026. The Citadel (Citadel) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Southern Conference. The Citadel is a public school in Charleston, South Carolina with 3,793 undergraduates, a 23% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,124 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by The Citadel Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Maurice Drayton, the Head Coach and Danny Lewis, the General Manager - Assistant Head Coach - Tight Ends. The Citadel has 23 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Maurice can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at The Citadel typically score 1085–1285 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the The Citadel staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
The Citadel Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is The Citadel D1?
Yes. The Citadel competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Southern Conference.
Is The Citadel public or private?
The Citadel is a public school in Charleston, South Carolina.
What conference is The Citadel Football in?
The Southern Conference.
Does The Citadel offer athletic scholarships for Football?
The Citadel competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does The Citadel Football have?
23 coaches, led by Maurice Drayton, the Head Coach.
How much does The Citadel cost?
In-state tuition is $8,356 and out-of-state tuition is $33,538 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,124.
What is the The Citadel acceptance rate?
23% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for The Citadel?
Admitted students typically score 1085–1285 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT.
How do I contact the The Citadel Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.