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Cedarville University

#607 in US ranking Cedarville, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$52,159
Tuition & fees
$38,258
Avg. aid
$21,738
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
1130–1360
ACT range
22–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
73%
Median salary
$48,513
1 yr after graduation

What does Cedarville University offer in terms of athletics?

Cedarville's Yellow Jackets compete in intercollegiate athletics, including NCAA Division II competition in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The university also has a connection to the National Christian College Athletic Association. Applicants should distinguish varsity-team membership from recreational participation; conference and association affiliations do not mean every listed campus sport is a varsity program.

Varsity opportunities include sports such as basketball, cross-country, soccer, track and field, and volleyball. Students who do not pursue varsity competition can explore intramural, club, and recreational activities, subject to the programs offered in a given year. Prospective recruits should confirm roster opportunities, eligibility, and any athletic-aid terms directly with the relevant coach and athletics staff.

What student groups and Associations are available at Cedarville University?

Cedarville students can participate in academic, professional, cultural, service, and faith-oriented groups. Reported examples include the Student Nurses Association and MISO, a multicultural student organization. Groups such as Mu Kappa, Tau Delta Kappa, and AYO also appear in campus organization listings, though applicants should check the current student-activities directory for each group's activity and purpose.

Student-run media, theater, and music ensembles provide other ways to participate. A prospective student looking for a particular community should check how often a group meets and whether it is currently recognized; a name in a directory does not establish that it runs events every semester.

Who studies at Cedarville University?

Cedarville reported total enrollment of 6,318 students. Its entering first-time undergraduate class numbered 1,176, alongside 99 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. The overall enrollment figure includes students at different academic levels and ages, so it should not be treated as the size of the residential undergraduate community.

Among students in the reported geographic breakdown, 39% were Ohio residents, 57% came from other U.S. states, and 4% came from outside the United States. That mix means many students arrive from beyond the immediate region. The age data also include a substantial number of students younger than 18, while most of the remaining students are in traditional college-age ranges; applicants should avoid assuming everyone counted in overall enrollment has the same campus experience.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This institution-wide ratio is not an average class size and does not predict the enrollment of a particular introductory course, laboratory, or seminar.

How does student life look like at Cedarville University?

Cedarville's student experience is shaped by a largely residential campus and the university's Christian commitments. Chapel is a regular feature of campus life, while student programming, performances, recreation, and service activities provide opportunities to meet peers outside class.

The university reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. Students weighing the fit of the campus should look at the current chapel attendance rules and community standards alongside academic and social offerings. With 82% of students reported as living on campus and 16% commuting, daily schedules and access to evening activities may feel different for residential and commuting students.

What libraries are available to students at Cedarville University?

Centennial Library is Cedarville's main campus library. It offers research materials and study space, including reservable study rooms, for students working independently or in groups.

Students can use library staff for research assistance and consult electronic academic resources as well as physical collections. For an assignment that requires material Cedarville does not hold, ask library staff about borrowing or obtaining it from another institution. The library is not reported as having a 24-hour study area, so students who work late should check current building hours and identify other permitted study spaces.

Cedarville University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

6318

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1175

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA, NCCAA

Total staff

248 full time, 196 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Cedarville University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 5,790
Graduate: 528

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 4,261
Part-time: 2,057

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 639
Men: 536

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 143
Black or African American: 58
White: 3,408
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 105
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 146
Unknown: 23

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Cedarville University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA
  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Both–

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

Both––

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

MenBothMen

Racquetball

–Both–

Rock climbing

–Both–

Rugby

–Both–

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

Women–Women

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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