Cedarville University

What is the accreditation of Cedarville University?

Cedarville University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular degree program.

Professional accreditation can matter especially in licensed fields. Cedarville identifies program-specific accreditation for programs including its Doctor of Pharmacy, nursing, and certain engineering degrees. Applicants should verify the accreditation of their specific program and its current status before enrolling. Institutional accreditation supports eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs, but it does not by itself guarantee that another college will accept a credit or that a graduate will satisfy a state licensing board's requirements.

What are the admission requirements at Cedarville University?

First-year admission is selective rather than open. Applicants generally submit an application, a high school record and GPA information, and a recommendation. High school completion or an accepted equivalent is necessary for degree-seeking enrollment. Class rank and completion of a college-preparatory curriculum may be considered, but neither is listed as a universal requirement.

SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not required under the reported admissions policy. Among enrolled first-time students who submitted scores, the median composite was 1235 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT; those medians describe score submitters, not every entering student. Of 5,298 first-year applicants, 3,459 were admitted, an acceptance rate of about 65%. The rate describes a past applicant group, not an individual's chance of admission.

International applicants may need to document English proficiency; TOEFL is identified as a requirement in the reported admissions criteria. Applicants should check Cedarville's current instructions for accepted tests, exemptions, recommendations, deadlines, and any major-specific steps. Those requirements can differ for first-year, transfer, graduate, and professional-program applicants.

What are the application fees and waivers at Cedarville University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $30. An application fee is paid for review of an application and should not be confused with a tuition payment or an enrollment deposit.

Because fees and waiver procedures can change by application cycle, applicants should check the fee displayed in their application before submitting it. Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before paying; the reported fee alone does not establish who qualifies for a waiver or whether a paid fee can be refunded. Graduate and professional applications may follow different procedures.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Cedarville University?

Cedarville reports access to Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC activities on campus. ROTC participation is separate from admission to the university, and students considering either branch should confirm the current host-unit arrangement, where required classes and training meet, and how the program fits their degree schedule.

ROTC scholarships have separate applications and eligibility rules. A scholarship or later commissioning normally carries military service obligations, so prospective cadets should review the terms with the relevant ROTC program before committing. Applicants interested in Navy ROTC should not assume it is available through Cedarville's on-campus offerings.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Cedarville University?

Cedarville accepts transfer applications and generally considers credits earned at other accredited institutions. Transfer students may enter in fall, spring, or summer. Admission and the award of transfer credit are separate decisions: a student can be admitted without every previous course applying to the intended degree.

Applicants should expect to provide official transcripts from colleges attended and should check whether high school records or additional materials apply to their circumstances. The university also reports accepting certain CLEP and DSST/DANTES examinations for transfer credit. Before making an enrollment decision, request an official evaluation showing which courses meet general education, major, and elective requirements. This is especially important in sequenced programs, where transferred credit may not shorten the time to graduation as much as the total number of accepted credits suggests.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Cedarville University?

Cedarville offers international learning opportunities that can include study-abroad and shorter-term travel experiences. Students should distinguish a credit-bearing academic program from a service or ministry trip: the two can have different academic approval, supervision, costs, and financial-aid treatment.

Before applying, students should ask the relevant academic adviser and international-program staff whether a particular program is university-run or offered through a partner, how its courses will count toward the major, and whether existing scholarships or federal aid can be used. Planning early is particularly useful for majors with fixed laboratory, clinical, or student-teaching schedules.