The CITADEL is a military college located in Charleston, South Carolina and is part of the Charleston Campus. It was founded in 1842 and is one of the six senior military colleges in the United States. The CITADEL offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is known for its rigorous academic standards. The CITADEL is also home to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, which is the largest uniformed body of students in the nation.