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Cedarville University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 2,940
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Cedarville, Ohio, Cedarville University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Cedarville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Cedarville University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,374

Cost of attendance at Cedarville University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,374

Cost of attendance at Cedarville University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Cedarville University received on average $18,636 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,636
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 178 19% $4,296 $764,766
Other Federal Grant 196 21% $4,242 $831,426
State Grant/Scholarships 80 9% $3,141 $251,305
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 914 100% $17,451 $15,950,636
Total Grant & Scholarships 914 100% $18,636 $17,033,367

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cedarville University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cedarville University students is 73.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.9%.

73.3%

  • asian 76.9% 10 students
  • African American 37.5% 3 students
  • white 74.5% 540 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 12 students
  • International Students 63.6% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 24 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Cedarville University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cedarville University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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