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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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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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
Division
Division II

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1246

Reading & WritingMid: 630
570690
MathMid: 605
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Positive

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
10 Years$55,443

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • History 1800s and 1900s Cedarville College was chartered in 1887 by the New Light Reformed Presbyterian Church; at the time, the surrounding township was largely Presbyterian.
  • The first classes were held in 1892, though the college did not officially open until 1894.
  • After McKinney, Wilbert McChesney served as president from 1915 to 1940.
  • Walter Smith Kilpatrick replaced McChesney in 1940 and served until 1943.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus52 mi
CVG Cincinnati66 mi
IND Indianapolis132 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
New York, NY521 mi · ~15h 3m drive
Hartford, CT599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Providence, RI664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Albany, NY560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Syracuse, NY458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Rochester, NY398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Philadelphia, PA459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Harrisburg, PA368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
Newark, NJ513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Washington, DC367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
Baltimore, MD385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Atlanta, GA416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
Charlotte, NC352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
Raleigh, NC394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Miami, FL989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Orlando, FL787 mi · ~22h 44m drive
Tampa, FL819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Nashville, TN296 mi · ~8h 33m drive
New Orleans, LA764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Richmond, VA376 mi · ~10h 52m drive
Chicago, IL248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Detroit, MI183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Minneapolis, MN602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
Kansas City, MO576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Indianapolis, IN124 mi · ~3h 35m drive
Columbus, OH46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
Cleveland, OH164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Milwaukee, WI311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Dallas, TX868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Houston, TX951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
Austin, TX1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
San Antonio, TX1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive
Los Angeles, CA1930 mi · ~55h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA2068 mi · ~59h 45m drive
San Diego, CA1909 mi · ~55h 9m drive
Seattle, WA1977 mi · ~57h 7m drive
Portland, OR1995 mi · ~57h 38m drive
Denver, CO1122 mi · ~32h 25m drive
Phoenix, AZ1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive
Honolulu, HI4462 mi · ~128h 54m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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