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%

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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

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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

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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

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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%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

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

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Admissions Office

Address

251 North Main Street

City, State, Zip

Cedarville, OH 45314

Phone

(937) 766-7700

Fax

(937) 766-7575

E-mail

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

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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

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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

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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

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Financial Aid Office

Email

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

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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

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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

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Undergraduate Majors

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

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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

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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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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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

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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

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Student Body

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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

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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

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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%