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Cedarville University
Most applicants get into Cedarville University — 65.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Cedarville University anchors the college town of Cedarville, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $109,817 four years out. Faculty pay averages $102,756 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,024 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1360 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Cedarville University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Cedarville University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1110–1360 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Cedarville University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Cedarville University received 5,382 applications and admitted 3,381 (62.8%), with 1,017 enrolling.
How Cedarville University compares
| Cedarville University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65.3% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,150 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,443 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Cedarville University student earns $55,443 — 6% above the Ohio median of $52,356 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Cedarville University lists tuition at $37,150 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Cedarville University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $37,150 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Cedarville University enrolls 4,024 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Cedarville University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
72.5% of Cedarville University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $37,150 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Cedarville University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $109,817 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $87,777 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $86,487 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $86,062 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,937 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,789 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,395 |
| Social Work | $52,471 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,813 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $47,782 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,668 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,418 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,308 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,958 |
Median earnings for these 14 Cedarville University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,443 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Cedarville University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Cedarville University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1360 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 65.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Cedarville University's acceptance rate?
62.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,381 admitted from 5,382 applicants.
How much does Cedarville University cost?
At Cedarville University, published tuition is $37,150 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Cedarville University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Cedarville University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,443 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Capital University — 70.2% admitted
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — 81% admitted
- Bluffton University — 67.2% admitted
- Cleveland Institute of Art — 61.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.