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Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website

Cedarville University campus
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Admission rate
65%
Accessible
Average net price
$23,335
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings
$65,805
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Cedarville University is a private nonprofit college in Cedarville, OH with 4,024 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants, and admitted students average 1241 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,335 per year ($18,295 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,805 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
65%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
5,382
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,381
Fall 2023
Yield
30%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing580–690
200800
SAT Math550–670
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136

What Cedarville University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$52,159
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$38,258

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,295
  • $30–48k$15,430
  • $48–75k$17,536
  • $75–110k$22,853
  • $110k+$29,166

Get a personal estimate with Cedarville University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Freshman retention
90%
Median earnings
$65,805
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,375
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
4,024
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
20%
  • White85%
  • Hispanic4%
  • Black1%
  • Asian3%

Cedarville University FAQ

What is Cedarville University's acceptance rate?+

Cedarville University admits 65% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Cedarville University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1241.

What ACT score do you need for Cedarville University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.

Is Cedarville University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Cedarville University?+

In Fall 2023, 5,382 students applied to Cedarville University and 3,381 were admitted; 1,017 enrolled.

Does Cedarville University consider legacy status?+

No. Cedarville University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Cedarville University require an essay?+

Cedarville University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Cedarville University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $52,159 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,335.

What is Cedarville University's graduation rate?+

74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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