The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is a public college in Charleston, South Carolina. It was founded in 1842 as the South Carolina Military Academy. The Citadel is one of six senior military colleges in the United States, and is known for its rigorous academic and military programs. The college offers 23 undergraduate majors and 38 minors, and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The Citadel has a diverse student body, with students from 45 states and 10 countries. The college has a strong alumni network, with over 30,000 living graduates.