June 2026

AI Index Report

The Citadel

AIS
58.7
National rank
#506
State rank
#4
Programs
34

Ranks 4th in South Carolina

  1. 2Clemson University73.1
  2. 3Medical University of South Carolina66.1
  3. 4The Citadel58.7
  4. 5College of Charleston57.1
  5. 6Coastal Carolina University55.4

National Vs State Performance

How does The Citadel perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

The Citadel

National rank

#506

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

The Citadel and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 506The Citadel58.7
  2. 504South Dakota School of Mines and Technology58.7
  3. 508Salisbury University58.6
  4. 505Cleveland Clinic58.7
  5. 507Arcadia University58.6

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends The Citadel, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

The Citadel

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: South Carolina

4.1%

share of voice in South Carolina, ranked #90

Strongest states

  1. #1South Carolina4.1%
  2. #2North Carolina0.3%
  3. #3Arizona0.2%
  4. #4Missouri0.2%
  5. #5Illinois0.2%
  6. #6Iowa0.2%

Top programs in SC

  1. #1Cyber Security15.7%
  2. #2Counseling13.3%
  3. #3Engineering10.8%
  4. #4Electrical Engineering6%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is The Citadel competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    University of Virginia
    History7%
  2. 2
    Georgetown University
    History7%
  3. 3
    University of Massachusetts Amherst
    History7%
  4. 4
    University of Texas at Austin
    History7%
  5. 5
    Clark University
    Project Management3%
  6. 6
    Central Michigan University
    Project Management3%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is The Citadel competing with?

Your top competitors in

History, Doctoral

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #69Arizona State University1%
  2. #70Wesleyan University1%
  3. #71The Citadel1%
  4. #72Brandeis University1%
  5. #73University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture1%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts The Citadel wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about The Citadel.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where The Citadel is mentioned

  1. 1

    citadel.edu

    Military History, M.A. - Department of History

    24.8%37 citations
  2. 2

    citadel.edu

    Mathematics (Concentration in Data Analytics), B.S.

    10.7%16 citations
  3. 3

    citadel.edu

    Project Management, M.S. - Engineering Leadership and Program Management

    10.1%15 citations
  4. 4

    citadel.edu

    Online M.A. in Military History Curriculum - Department of History

    8.1%12 citations
  5. 5

    citadel.edu

    Cyber Operations, B.S. - The Citadel

    5.4%8 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about The Citadel?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for The Citadel

  • Academic Support

    38.9%

    77 answers

  • Other

    28.3%

    56 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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