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Cedarville University

Cedarville University is a private nonprofit university in a distant rural area with 4,916 students and a 65% acceptance rate.

Cedarville, Ohio · Private nonprofit · Rural, distant · 4,916 students

NCAA Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Admission rate

65%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,241

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,468

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

73%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

85%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,443

10 years after entry

Students

4,916

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$18,987
$30,001–48,000$17,762
$48,001–75,000$19,743
$75,001–110,000$23,426
Over $110,000$28,127

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreCedarville University courseCredits
Calculus AB3No Credit Granted 0
Calculus BC3No Credit Granted 0
Biology3GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology 3.5
Chemistry3No Credit Granted 0
Physics 13GSCI-1020 Principles of Physical Science 3.5
United States History3No Credit Granted 0
Psychology3No Credit Granted 0
Statistics3PYCH-2610 Statistics3 credits
Show all 31 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3No Credit Granted 0
Calculus AB4
GMTH-1030 Precalculus (4) or GMTH-1040 Calculus…GMTH-1030 Precalculus (4) or GMTH-1040 Calculus for Business and Social Science (3) 4 3
Calculus AB5
GMTH-1030 Precalculus (4) or GMTH-1040 Calculus…GMTH-1030 Precalculus (4) or GMTH-1040 Calculus for Business and Social Science (3) May challenge Math-1705 Calculus I (4) with no charge for credits earned if passing score is achieved. 4 3 4
Calculus BC3No Credit Granted 0
Calculus BC4
GMTH-1030 Precalculus (4) or GMTH-1040 Calculus…GMTH-1030 Precalculus (4) or GMTH-1040 Calculus for Business and Social Science (3) May challenge Math-1705 Calculus I (4) with no charge for credits earned if passing score is achieved. 4 3 4
Calculus BC5
MATH-1705 Calculus I (4) May challenge MATH-1715…MATH-1705 Calculus I (4) May challenge MATH-1715 Calculus II (4) with no charge for credits earned if passing score is achieved. 4 8
Biology3GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology 3.5
Biology5BIO-1xxx Biology Elective4 credits
Chemistry3No Credit Granted 0
Chemistry4
CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers (3.5) or…CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers (3.5) or CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I (4) 3.5 4
Physics 13GSCI-1020 Principles of Physical Science 3.5
Physics 14PHYS-1010 College Physics I4 credits
United States History3No Credit Granted 0
United States History4HIST-1110 United States History I3 credits
United States History5
HIST-1110 United States History I (3) and…HIST-1110 United States History I (3) and HIST-1120 United States History II (3) 6
Psychology3No Credit Granted 0
Psychology4PYCH-1600 General Psychology3 credits
Statistics3PYCH-2610 Statistics3 credits
Computer Science A3No Credit Granted 0
Computer Science A4CS-1210 Intro to Programming Using C++3 credits
Macroeconomics3No Credit Granted 0
Macroeconomics5ECON-2340 Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3No Credit Granted 0
Microeconomics5ECON-2330 Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern3No Credit Granted 0
World History: Modern4HIST-2010 History of Civilization I3 credits
World History: Modern5
HIST-2010 History of Civilization I (3) and…HIST-2010 History of Civilization I (3) and HIST-2020 History of Civilization II (3) 6
Environmental Science3No Credit Granted 0
Environmental Science4
GSCI-1110 Environmental Science, Sustainability…GSCI-1110 Environmental Science, Sustainability and Stewardship or ENVS-1110 Environmental Science, Sustainability and Stewardship 4
Physics 23GSCI-1020 Principles of Physical Science 3.5
Physics 24PHYS-1020 College Physics II4 credits
European History3No Credit Granted 0
European History4HIST-2xxx History Elective3 credits
European History5
HIST-2xxx History Elective (3) and HIST-2xxx…HIST-2xxx History Elective (3) and HIST-2xxx History Elective (3) 6
Human Geography3No Credit Granted 0
Human Geography4GEO-3510 World Regional Geography-Western Hemisphere3 credits
Human Geography5
GEO-3510 World Regional Geography-Western…GEO-3510 World Regional Geography-Western Hemisphere (3) and GEO-3520 World Regional Geography-Eastern Hemisphere (3) 6
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish I and II8 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4
SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish I and II (8)…SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish I and II (8) and SPAN-2710, 2720 Intermediate Spanish I and II (7) 15
Spanish Language and Culture5
SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish I and II (8)…SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish I and II (8) and SPAN-2710, 2720 Intermediate Spanish I and II (7) and SPAN-3610, 3620 Spanish Composition/Conversation (6) 21
Art History3No Credit Granted 0
Art History4ART-3310 Art History I (3) and ART-3320 Art History II (3)6 credits
Music Theory3No Credit Granted 0
Music Theory4THMU-1210 Music Theory I3 credits
Music Theory5
THMU-1210 Music Theory I (3) and THMU-1220 Music…THMU-1210 Music Theory I (3) and THMU-1220 Music Theory II (3) 6
Chinese Language and Culture3CHN-1100, 1200 Elementary Chinese I and II8 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3No Credit Granted 0
Comparative Government and Politics4POLS-3790 Comparative Politics3 credits
English Language/Composition3No Credit Granted 0
English Language/Composition5ENG-1400 English Composition3 credits
English Literature/Composition3No Credit Granted 0
English Literature/Composition4LIT-2300 Introduction to Literature3 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN-1910, 1920 Elementary French I and II8 credits
French Language and Culture5
FREN-1910, 1920 Elementary French I and II (8)…FREN-1910, 1920 Elementary French I and II (8) and FREN-2910, 2920 Intermediate French I and II (7) 15
German Language and Culture3EHRS-1xxx Elementary German I and II8 credits
German Language and Culture5
EHRS-1xxx Elementary German I and II (8) and…EHRS-1xxx Elementary German I and II (8) and EHRS-2xxx Intermediate German I and II (7) 15
Italian Language and Culture3EHRS-1xxx Elementary Italian I and II8 credits
Italian Language and Culture5
EHRS-1xxx Elementary Italian I and II (8) and…EHRS-1xxx Elementary Italian I and II (8) and EHRS-2xxx Intermediate Italian I and II (7) 15
Japanese Language and Culture3EHRS-1xxx Elementary Japanese I and II8 credits
Latin3EHRS-1xxx Elementary Latin I and II8 credits
Latin4
EHRS-1xxx Elementary Latin I and II (8) and…EHRS-1xxx Elementary Latin I and II (8) and EHRS-2xxx Intermediate Latin I and II (6) 14
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3GSCI-1020 Principles of Physical Science 3.5
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS-1020 College Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism5PHYS-2120 General Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3GSCI-1020 Principles of Physical Science 3.5
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS-1010 College Physics I4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics5PHYS-2110 General Physics I4 credits
United States Government/Politics3No Credit Granted 0
United States Government/Politics4POLS-2xxx Political Science Elective3 credits
United States Government/Politics5
POLS-2xxx Political Science Elective (3) and…POLS-2xxx Political Science Elective (3) and POLS-2620 American State and Local Government (3) 6

Source: cedarville.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse90
Psychology55
Mechanical Engineering45
Computer Science40
Bible/Biblical Studies36
Elementary Education and Teaching35
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other31
Finance29
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Social Work29
Molecular Biology28
Business Administration and Management26
Speech Communication and Rhetoric24
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia20
Accounting20
Marketing/Marketing Management20
Graphic Design18
Biology/Biological Sciences17
Civil Engineering16
Electrical and Electronics Engineering16
Industrial and Product Design16
Worship Ministry15
Linguistics14
Criminal Justice/Police Science14
Computer Engineering13
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching12
Political Science and Government12
Environmental Science11
Management Information Systems11
Music Teacher Education10
English Language and Literature10
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing10
Fine/Studio Arts10
Exercise Science and Kinesiology9
Pharmaceutical Sciences9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Social Studies Teacher Education8
History7
Chemistry7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management7
Mathematics7
Business/Managerial Economics6
Music Pedagogy6
Geology/Earth Science6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching5
Pre-Law Studies5
International/Globalization Studies5
Religious Education5
Forensic Science and Technology5
Athletic Training/Trainer5
Special Education and Teaching4
Missions/Missionary Studies4
Youth Ministry4
Music Performance4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare3
Physics3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education2
Biology Teacher Education2
Spanish Language Teacher Education2
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Music1
Mathematics Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cedarville.edu · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

821,740 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

James M Cox Dayton International (DAY)

Nearest hub airport

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20

Elevation

1,052 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

23°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

20.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

9 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$900 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, rural campus, NCAA Division II, similar size