Columbia is South Carolina's capital and largest city.
Seen here is the Main St. view from the Statehouse.

South Carolina is the 8th state of the United States of America. It is located in the southeastern region of the country, bordered by North Carolina to the north, Georgia to the south and west, across the Savannah River, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east. It shares a unique culture that is prevalent with the southeastern states, primarily with regards to tradition, literature, cuisine and musical styles.

South Carolina was once part of the larger Province of Carolina, a British colony chartered in 1629. In 1691, dissent over the governance of the province led to separate administrations by deputy governors on each northern and southern half and in 1729, Carolina was officially split into two royal colonies: North Carolina and South Carolina.

During the American Revolution, South Carolina was among the first states to ratify the Articles of Confederation, the first ever governing document of the United States. On May 23, 1788, South Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the current United States Constitution. Being an important British colony with access to the Atlantic Ocean, the state was among those that are constantly raided by the British and its allies at the onset and throughout the war. Over 200 battles were fought within South Carolina, more than in any other state, throughout the course of the war. In 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island took place near Charleston during a failed British attempt to capture the territory. In 1780, the British returned and successfully captured the city and its entire army. It remained under British control until in 1782 with the Treaty of Paris.

During the American Civil War, South Carolina was among the first states to declare its secession in 1860. The state was once again the site of several engagements, particularly at Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. The bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861 was the first military action of the American Civil War.

Military Education in South Carolina

Due to its rich military history, particularly in the two national wars of the nation, South Carolina is a natural location for military education. As a state with historically strategic access to the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina has a significant military presence, with U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps bases all over the state.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, founded in 1842, is a state supported college located in Charleston, and is known for offering a nationally recognized undergraduate Corps of Cadets military program. The program enrolls almost 2,000 cadets in a residential program.

South Carolina Military Boarding Schools

Currently, there are several military schools and programs offered by private institutions all over the state, including private military schools, college prep military schools, public elementary military schools, as well as military programs offered by state colleges.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is the state’s premier military boarding school that annually matriculates 2,000 cadets in a residential military program.

To find a military boarding school, just click on any of the links below.