Cedarville University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3033 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #850 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #782 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #972 of 1,049 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 4,916
- Graduates
- 458
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cedarville.edu
Cedarville University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cedarville University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 68% | 60% |
| Applicants | 5,382 | 2,079 | 3,303 |
| Admissions | 3,381 | 1,414 | 1,967 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,012 | 466 | 546 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
1,416 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,284 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
366 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Cedarville University are 1110-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
481 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Cedarville University are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4565 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 204 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 176 (3%) |
| Asian | 154 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 118 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 113 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cedarville University is $27,047 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,956 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,952 |
| $48-75K | $20,141 |
| $75-110K | $25,138 |
| $110K+ | $28,319 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,878 | $10,602 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,878 | $10,602 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,878 | $10,602 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $125 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $125 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $125 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,284 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,094 |
| Room charge | $4,984 |
| Meal charge | $4,110 |
Cedarville University majors
Cedarville University has granted 847 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 113 master's across 8 programs, and 41 doctorate degrees in Pharmacy. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cedarville University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 136 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 48 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 34 | 9 | |
| Pharmacy | 41 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| Computer Science | 32 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 30 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 29 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 28 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 25 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 25 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 25 | ||
| Accounting | 24 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 21 | ||
| Finance, General | 21 | ||
| Social Work | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Graphic Design | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 14 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 12 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 12 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 7 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Linguistics | 6 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 6 | ||
| Religious Education | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | ||
| Nursing Education | 3 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 847 | 113 | 41 |
Cedarville University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 73% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cedarville University has published 1,620 scientific papers with 9,582 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 11 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 | 13 |
| 1997 | 5 | 16 |
| 1998 | 7 | 15 |
| 1999 | 12 | 31 |
| 2000 | 12 | 25 |
| 2001 | 26 | 32 |
| 2002 | 17 | 36 |
| 2003 | 22 | 46 |
| 2004 | 19 | 56 |
| 2005 | 20 | 47 |
| 2006 | 29 | 81 |
| 2007 | 59 | 147 |
| 2008 | 47 | 131 |
| 2009 | 54 | 167 |
| 2010 | 57 | 170 |
| 2011 | 37 | 204 |
| 2012 | 65 | 240 |
| 2013 | 74 | 280 |
| 2014 | 103 | 379 |
| 2015 | 172 | 376 |
| 2016 | 183 | 437 |
| 2017 | 58 | 512 |
| 2018 | 72 | 539 |
| 2019 | 57 | 629 |
| 2020 | 76 | 807 |
| 2021 | 82 | 921 |
| 2022 | 60 | 821 |
| 2023 | 60 | 965 |
| 2024 | 64 | 1239 |
Notable alumni
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David Jeremiah
- Occupations
- authorpastor
- Biography
-
David Jeremiah is an American evangelical Christian author, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, a Southern Baptist megachurch in El Cajon, California, a suburb of San Diego.
-
Paula Faris
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Paula Faris is an American journalist and television correspondent, formerly of ABC News. She is known for her tenure as co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend from 2014 to 2018 and as co-host of The View from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, Faris co-anchored World News Now and America This Morning.
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Jenna Ellis
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 41)
- Enrolled in Cedarville University
- Studied in 2003
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitical punditlawyerpodcasterlegal profession
- Biography
-
Jenna Lynn Ellis is an American conservative lawyer who was a member of Donald Trump's 2020 re-election campaign's legal team. She is a former deputy district attorney in Weld County, Colorado. During the Trump presidency, she presented herself as a "constitutional law attorney" during cable news appearances, though The New York Times reported that her background did not reflect such expertise and The Wall Street Journal reported that she had no history in any federal cases.
-
DeMaurice Smith
- Occupations
- lawyertrade unionist
- Biography
-
DeMaurice F. "De" Smith is the former executive director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). He was elected unanimously on March 15, 2009. As executive director of the NFLPA during the 2011 NFL lockout, Smith played a major role in helping the players and NFL owners come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Mark Keough
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 72)
- Occupations
- radio personalitypolitician
- Biography
-
Mark James Keough is a former American businessman and a former Christian pastor, radio host, educator, and politician from The Woodlands, Texas, who has been serving as the Montgomery County County Judge since January 2019. He previously served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 15 in suburban Montgomery County north of Houston. On May 31, 2017, Keough announced that he would not be running for re-election in 2018 to the Texas House but would instead contest the office of County Judge. On November 6, 2018, Keough defeated Democrat Jay Stittleburg by a three-to-one margin.
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Peter Lillback
- Years
- 1952-.. (age 73)
- Enrolled in Cedarville University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
Peter A. Lillback is an American theologian who is President and Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary, a Presbyterian and Reformed Christian graduate educational institution in Glenside, Pennsylvania. He also serves as the president of the Providence Forum and a senior editor at Unio cum Christo: An International Journal of Reformed Theology and Life. Lillback has been ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and holds credentials as teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Lillback holds degrees from Cedarville University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and Westminster Theological Seminary (Ph.D.). He is the author of the biography George Washington’s Sacred Fire, based on primary-source research and scholarship on the life of George Washington.
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Rex M. Rogers
- Occupations
- political scientist
- Biography
-
Rex M. Rogers has served as President of SAT-7 USA since 2009, the American promotion and fundraising arm of SAT-7, a Christian satellite television ministry by and for the people of the Middle East and North Africa. SAT-7, based in Nicosia, Cyprus, supports quality, indigenous-produced programming on four channels in three languages, Arabic, Persian, and Turkish.
General info
| Founded | 1887 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Hearts for God. Minds for Truth. Friends for Life. Service for Eternity. |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 696 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 251 N. Main Street Cedarville, Ohio, 45314-0601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 9377667700 |