Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
Cedarville, founded in 1887 and changed from college to university status on September 1, 2000, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 400-acre campus is located in Cedarville, 20 miles from Dayton.
Website: www.cedarville.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 79% of 3,741 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.84
- SAT Math
- 550-670 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
632 average
580-680 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 26 average
23-29 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $42,664
- Tuition and Fees
- $31,322
- Room and Board
- $7,618
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 21%
- Average Freshman Award
- $23,238
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $23,822
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 185
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 31% of classes
10-19 students: 31% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Cedarville Population
- 4,032
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Columbus, Dayton
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 73% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II, National Christian College Athletic Association
- Mascot
- Yellowjackets
- Sororities
- 50% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 50% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.9% Asian
1.4% Black/African-American
1.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
88.5% White
2.6% Unknown - International Students
- 1.6% from 38 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.5%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 61.0%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 72%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 26.6%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 251 North Main Street
- City, State, Zip
- Cedarville, OH 45314
- Phone
- (937) 766-7700
- Fax
- (937) 766-7575
- admissions@cedarville.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $30
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Not accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a consistent Christian lifestyle, minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1020, minimum 3.0 unweighted, cumulative GPA in college prep course work required for freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 79% of 3,741 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 78% of 2,194 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 81% of 1,547 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 968 (33%) of 2,969 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 543 (32%) of 1,715 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 512 (41%) of 1,254 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.84
- 3.75 and Above
- 56%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 21%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 12%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 7%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 4%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 550-670 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 16%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 39%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 40%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 5%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 632 average
580-680 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 19%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 52%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 27%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 3%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 26 average
23-29 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 22%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 52%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 25%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 1%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 29%
Top quarter: 60%
Top half: 88% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- 3%
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $42,664
- Tuition and Fees
- $31,322
- Room and Board
- $7,618
- Books and Supplies
- $1,276
- Other Expenses
- $2,448
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003025 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 843 (92.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 683 (83.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 683 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 257 (34.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 21%
- Average Award
- $23,238
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 491 (71.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,651
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 572 (86.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,188
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 670 (98.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 206 (20.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $23,032
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 2,717 (81.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,295 (84.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,292 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 864 (32.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 29%
- Average Award
- $22,873
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,718 (76.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,063
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,991 (87.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,162
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 2,200 (94.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 831 (18.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,974
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 63%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $23,822
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 13.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 1,980
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Debating, Music
- Number of Awards
- 107
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership
- Number of Awards
- 691
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- 358
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,227
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- Industrial and Product Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Youth Ministry
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education, Engineering
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 185
- Part-Time Faculty
- 161
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 39%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 31% of classes
10-19 students: 31% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 343,840
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1500
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Cedarville Population
- 4,032
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Columbus, Dayton
- Campus Size
- 441 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 17.9 average low in January, 81.6 average high in September
- Rain
- 137 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 15 mile(s) from campus in Springfield
- Nearest Train Station
- 45 mile(s) from campus in Hamilton
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 73% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through senior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II, National Christian College Athletic Association
- Mascot
- Yellowjackets
- School Colors
- Blue and yellow
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, student nurses association, tau delta kappa, mu kappa, ayo, miso (multicultural international student org)
- Sororities
- 50% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 50% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 3,759
- Women
- 2,004 (53.3%)
- Men
- 1,755 (46.7%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 3,278
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.9% Asian
1.4% Black/African-American
1.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
88.5% White
2.6% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.6% from 38 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 401
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.5%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 61.0%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 70.9%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 71.7%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 72%
- Average Starting Salary
- 72%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 26.6%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 2%
Engineering 0.2%
Law 0.2%
Theology 3%
Dentistry 0.2%
Arts and Sciences 2%
Medicine 0.2%
Education 0.2%
Other 2%
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