Cedarville
Cedarville University
251 N Main St, Cedarville, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Cedarville University (Cedarville)
About this school
Cedarville, founded in 1887 and changed from college to university status on September 1, 2000, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 400-acre campus is located in Cedarville, 20 miles from Dayton.
- www.cedarville.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
351
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,535
- Men:1,649 Men (46.6%)
- Women:1,886 Women (53.4%)
Location
Admission Information (Cedarville)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Cedarville University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 251 North Main Street |
City, State, Zip | Cedarville, OH 45314 |
Phone | (937) 766-7700 |
Fax | (937) 766-7575 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a consistent Christian lifestyle, minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1020, minimum 3.0 unweighted, cumulative GPA in college prep course work required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 71% of 4,039 applicants were admitted |
Women | 69% of 2,442 applicants were admitted |
Men | 75% of 1,597 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 968 (34%) of 2,886 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 537 (32%) of 1,690 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 431 (36%) of 1,196 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.69 |
375 And Above | 56% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 7% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 4% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 610 average |550-670 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 15% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 39% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 40% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 19% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 51% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 25% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26 average |23-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 19% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 55% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 26% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Cedarville)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $30,270 (73.34%)
- Room & Board: - $7,360 (17.83%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,248 (3.02%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,394 (5.8%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Cedarville University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003025 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 807 (92.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 670 (83.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 670 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 232 (34.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 22% |
Average Award | $22,070 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 479 (71.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,141 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 576 (86.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,662 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 659 (98.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 181 (20.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,752 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,521 (81.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,165 (85.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,161 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 708 (32.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 31% |
Average Award | $21,864 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,651 (76.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,707 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,882 (87.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,536 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,050 (94.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 572 (18.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,806 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 61% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $29,582 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 13.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Debating, Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Religious Affiliation, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,291 |
Academics & Instruction (Cedarville)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
182
Part-Time Faculty
203
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
35%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 31% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 31% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 20% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 6% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 36% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 28% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 338,026 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1500 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Cedarville University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
83.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
60.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
70.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
71.7%
Programs & Majors (Cedarville)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (70)
- Accounting
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Industrial and Product Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Theology and religious vocations, Engineering, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (8)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- International Health
- Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
- Pharmacy
Campus Life (Cedarville)
Location & Geography
Population
4,032
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Columbus, Dayton
Campus Size
441 acres
Weather
Temperature | 17.9 average low in January, 81.6 average high in September |
Rain | 137 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Springfield |
Nearest Train Station | 45 mile(s) from campus in Hamilton |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
73% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
14%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II, National Christian College Athletic Association |
Mascot | Yellowjackets |
School Colors | Blue and yellow |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Cedarville University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, student nurses association, tau delta kappa, mu kappa, ayo, miso (multicultural international student org)
Sororities
50% of women participate
Fraternities
50% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,109
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,535
Women
1,886
Men
1,649
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.7% Asian
- 1.2% Black/African-American
- 2.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 85.2% White
- 6.1% Unknown
International Students
1.4% from 39 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
351
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