Cedarville University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2845 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #796 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #729 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #996 of 1,070 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 5,790
- Graduates
- 528
- 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 65% and is among the top 27% 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 | 65% | 70% | 62% |
| Applicants | 5,298 | 2,179 | 3,119 |
| Admissions | 3,459 | 1,523 | 1,936 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,171 | 533 | 638 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
1,315 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,984 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
416 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Cedarville University are 1130-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
522 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Cedarville University are 22-29 (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 | 4833 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 606 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 216 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 210 (3%) |
| Asian | 172 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 144 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 125 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cedarville University is $27,150 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 | $18,987 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,762 |
| $48-75K | $19,743 |
| $75-110K | $23,426 |
| $110K+ | $28,127 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,950 | $10,890 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,950 | $10,890 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,950 | $10,890 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $125 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $125 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $125 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,514 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,574 |
| Room charge | $5,136 |
| Meal charge | $4,438 |
Cedarville University majors
Cedarville University has granted 900 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 108 master's across 11 programs, and 40 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 | 90 | ||
| Psychology, General | 55 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 45 | ||
| Computer Science | 40 | ||
| Pharmacy | 40 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 36 | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 31 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 31 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 29 | ||
| Finance, General | 29 | ||
| Social Work | 29 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 28 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 25 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Graphic Design | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 15 | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 16 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 14 | ||
| Linguistics | 14 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 11 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 10 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 6 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 | ||
| Religious Education | 5 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 900 | 108 | 40 |
Cedarville University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 72% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cedarville University has published 1,648 scientific papers with 10,377 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 171 |
| 2011 | 37 | 204 |
| 2012 | 65 | 240 |
| 2013 | 74 | 281 |
| 2014 | 103 | 379 |
| 2015 | 172 | 376 |
| 2016 | 183 | 437 |
| 2017 | 58 | 513 |
| 2018 | 72 | 538 |
| 2019 | 57 | 628 |
| 2020 | 76 | 807 |
| 2021 | 82 | 921 |
| 2022 | 60 | 822 |
| 2023 | 60 | 965 |
| 2024 | 64 | 1256 |
| 2025 | 36 | 1025 |
Notable alumni
-
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.
-
Jenna Ellis
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 42)
- Enrolled in Cedarville University
- Studied in 2003
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitical punditlawyerpodcasterlegal profession
- Biography
-
Jenna Lynn Ellis is an American conservative (law license currently suspended) 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.
-
Mark Keough
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 73)
- 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 County Judge of Montgomery County, Texas 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 74)
- Enrolled in Cedarville University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
Peter A. Lillback is an American theologian and church historian, the president and professor of historical theology and church history at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania. He has held the presidency since 2005.
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Rex M. Rogers
- Occupations
- political scientist
- Biography
-
Rex M. Rogers is retired, writes regularly, and produces a weekly podcast.
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 | 738 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 251 N. Main Street Cedarville, Ohio, 45314-0601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 9377667700 |