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Cedarville University

Contacts as of 9/02/11 are Mandy Nolt(937) 766 3435 (Accreditation Specialist) and Michael Kane (937) 766-7941 (Assistant VP Educational Resources)... fax (937) 766 4129.

Cedarville, Ohio 45314-0601

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Campus Vibe

Rural

Known for health sciences

Cedarville University is a private institution in Cedarville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1246, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,443 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,022.

Established
1887
Motto
Pro Corona et Foedere Christi
Mascot
Yellow Jacket
Type
Private university
Conference
two national athletics associations; the university is an NCAA Division II member as well as a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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63%Acceptance
1246SAT Avg
3,815Students
15:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$55,443Earnings 10yr
$25,022Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cedarville University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1246

Reading & WritingMid: 630
570690
MathMid: 605
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1246

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,078
Room & Board$9,094
Books & Supplies$1,516
Total Cost of Attendance$46,994
Average Net Price$25,022
Median Debt at Graduation$20,937
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,956
$30–48K$18,952
$48–75K$20,141
$75–110K$25,138
$110K+$28,319

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,022

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,815
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 1%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.3%
Freshman Retention85.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,937
8 Years$54,170
10 Years$55,443

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,700
Men
$56,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
46 mi(80 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
124 mi(215 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
164 mi(284 min)

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