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Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $24,468 a year

Median debt at graduation: $20,937 (all students)

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Cedarville University is a Baptist university in Cedarville, Ohio. Its undergraduate catalog requires daily chapel for students taking more than six credit hours and a 15-hour Biblical Education sequence for every bachelor's student, and the university publishes a doctrinal statement that faculty and employees sign.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Cedarville University

During the school year.

  1. MonToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Every Monday through Friday throughout the school year, the Word of God is opened and preached to the Cedarville community at 10 a.m. ET.”

    Source: cedarville.edu

  • “Discipleship Ministries oversees over 100 discipleship groups (called “d-groups”) that meet regularly for prayer, accountability, encouragement, and Bible study.”

    Source: cedarville.edu

  • “There are 18 worship bands on campus where you can use your God-given talents to serve, either as a musician or tech support.”

    Source: cedarville.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Daily chapel is required of undergraduates taking more than six credit hours, and a set number of absences is allowed each semester.

Source: publications.cedarville.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel runs Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. during the school year, and weekly student-led chapels give students a chance to lead.

Source: cedarville.edu
Where do I find community?

Discipleship Ministries oversees more than 100 small groups, called d-groups, that meet for prayer, accountability and Bible study.

Source: cedarville.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Domestic and international teams travel each year, and students can join one over spring break or summer.

Source: cedarville.edu

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

A-Academic Excellence: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
77 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,241 · ACT 25.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,927

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

84 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel Monday to Friday at 10 a.m. during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Monday through Friday throughout the school year, the Word of God is opened and preached to the Cedarville community at 10 a.m. ET.”
      Chapel is held every weekday during the school year at 10 a.m. ET.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Daily chapel is required of undergraduates taking more than six credit hours, with a set number of absences allowed per semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-27publications.cedarville.edu/brochures/studentlife/studenthandbook · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All undergraduate students taking more than six credit hours are required to attend daily chapel and scan in using their student ID card.”
      Undergraduates taking more than six credit hours must attend daily chapel; 17 absences are allowed per semester before fines.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Weekly student-led chapels; the level rests on that weekly schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministries | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Weekly, student-led chapels provide opportunities for students to plan and lead the services, including preaching opportunities for student chaplains.”
      Student-led chapels are held weekly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Student prayer groups meet regularly; the lowest supported level is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 8publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/8 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “students are urged to regularly practice spiritual disciplines including worship, prayer, and Bible study”
      Students are encouraged to practice worship, prayer and Bible study.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 7publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/7 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the daily chapel service held in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel”
      Daily chapel is held in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer5 or 6 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 5 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Five required Biblical Education courses (15 hours) for every bachelor's student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 24publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/24 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “III. Biblical Education........................................................15 hrs A. BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................3 B. BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................3 C. BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................3 D. BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................3 E. BTGE-3765 Theology II”
      Biblical Education is 15 hours: five required courses including Old and New Testament literature and two theology courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament Literature and New Testament Literature are both required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 24publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/24 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “III. Biblical Education........................................................15 hrs A. BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................3 B. BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................3 C. BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................3 D. BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................3 E. BTGE-3765 Theology II”
      Biblical Education is 15 hours: five required courses including Old and New Testament literature and two theology courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 99publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/99 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical Studies — Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biblical studies built around a core of biblical studies courses”
      A Biblical Studies major is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Believe | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/why-cedarville/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that God has revealed Himself truthfully to humans through the inspired texts of the Scriptures.”
      The university publishes a doctrinal statement.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

85 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Four named staff: the Associate Vice President of Christian Ministries, the Director of Discipleship Ministries, the Director for Global Outreach, and the Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership Team | Student Life and Christian Ministry Divisioncedarville.edu/offices/student-life-and-christian-ministry-division/leadership-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Steve Dye, PhD Associate Vice President of Christian Ministries”
      Steve Dye leads Christian Ministries as associate vice president; office DMC 172A.
      “Aaron Cook Director of Discipleship Ministries”
      Aaron Cook directs Discipleship Ministries.
      “Brian Nester Director for Global Outreach”
      Brian Nester directs Global Outreach.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (A Bible or missions conference opens each semester (two a year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-27publications.cedarville.edu/brochures/studentlife/studenthandbook · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The first week of each semester begins with a special Bible or missions conference, including both morning and evening services.”
      Each semester begins with a special Bible or missions conference.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 8publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/8 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Nearly one-third of the student body is involved in upperclassman-led Bible studies.”
      About a third of students join upperclassman-led Bible studies.
    2. Ministries | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Discipleship Ministries oversees over 100 discipleship groups (called “d-groups”) that meet regularly for prayer, accountability, encouragement, and Bible study.”
      Discipleship Ministries oversees more than 100 small groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (Faculty and employees sign the doctrinal statement; value shown is the 'All faculty' label.)
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Believe | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/why-cedarville/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each faculty member and employee (full-time and part-time) is required to sign initially, and annually thereafter, the following Doctrinal Statement as a condition of employment.”
      All faculty and employees sign the doctrinal statement as a condition of employment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Resident assistants and resident directors are assigned to each hall; the page describes Bible-study discipleship in the halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/student-life/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Beyond planning events to help build friendships within the hall, they’re intentional about discipleship through Bible studies and day-to-day encouragement.”
      Resident assistants lead discipleship through Bible studies in the residence halls.
      “Student resident assistants (RAs) and a full-time staff resident director (RD) serve each hall by fostering a supportive atmosphere of spiritual, academic, and social growth.”
      Each residence hall has resident assistants and a staff resident director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Relations | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries/church-relations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Finding churches in your location”
      Church Relations helps students find churches near campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life and Christian Ministry Division | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/offices/student-life-and-christian-ministry-division · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jon Wood serves as Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries at Cedarville University.”
      A vice president leads student life and Christian ministries.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

91 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 7publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/7 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Directed by the Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries and coordinated through a team of fulltime staff members, Christian Ministries provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer each year.”
      A staffed Christian Ministries office trains and assists students who volunteer.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Value shown is the 'Many each year' label; domestic and international teams travel each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministries | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each year Global Outreach teams minister across the country and around the globe.”
      Global Outreach sends teams each year across the country and abroad.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Local Teams | Global Outreach | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries/global-outreach/local-and-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Global Outreach at Cedarville equips you for lifelong leadership and service through partnerships with local churches and ministries.”
      Global Outreach partners with local churches and ministries for service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Value shown is the 'Many' label; international ministry since 1971 in 160 countries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 8publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/8 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Since 1971, thousands of participants have served in 160 countries.”
      Global teams have served in 160 countries since 1971.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Domestic and International Teams | Global Outreachcedarville.edu/ministries/global-outreach/around-the-world · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our teams partner with local churches and ministries to serve and engage the lost with the Gospel.”
      Global Outreach teams serve with local churches and engage people with the Gospel.

Strengths

  • Daily chapel is required of undergraduates taking more than six credit hours, and chapel is held on campus every weekday at 10 a.m.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Monday through Friday throughout the school year, the Word of God is opened and preached to the Cedarville community at 10 a.m. ET.”
      Chapel is held every weekday during the school year at 10 a.m. ET.
    2. Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-27publications.cedarville.edu/brochures/studentlife/studenthandbook · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All undergraduate students taking more than six credit hours are required to attend daily chapel and scan in using their student ID card.”
      Undergraduates taking more than six credit hours must attend daily chapel; 17 absences are allowed per semester before fines.
  • Every bachelor's student takes five Biblical Education courses, including Old and New Testament literature.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 24publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/24 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “III. Biblical Education........................................................15 hrs A. BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................3 B. BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................3 C. BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................3 D. BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................3 E. BTGE-3765 Theology II”
      Biblical Education is 15 hours: five required courses including Old and New Testament literature and two theology courses.
  • The university publishes a doctrinal statement, and faculty and employees sign it as a condition of employment.
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Believe | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/why-cedarville/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that God has revealed Himself truthfully to humans through the inspired texts of the Scriptures.”
      The university publishes a doctrinal statement.
      “Each faculty member and employee (full-time and part-time) is required to sign initially, and annually thereafter, the following Doctrinal Statement as a condition of employment.”
      All faculty and employees sign the doctrinal statement as a condition of employment.
  • Discipleship Ministries oversees more than 100 small groups, and a Christian Ministries office directs student volunteer service.
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministries | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Discipleship Ministries oversees over 100 discipleship groups (called “d-groups”) that meet regularly for prayer, accountability, encouragement, and Bible study.”
      Discipleship Ministries oversees more than 100 small groups.
    2. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 7publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/7 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Directed by the Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries and coordinated through a team of fulltime staff members, Christian Ministries provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer each year.”
      A staffed Christian Ministries office trains and assists students who volunteer.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Student Life and Christian Ministry Division

  • Address: 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314
  • Facilities: chapel (James T. Jeremiah Chapel)

Source: cedarville.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, cedarville.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, publications.cedarville.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Student Life and Christian Ministry Division | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/offices/student-life-and-christian-ministry-division · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Jon Wood serves as Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries at Cedarville University.”
    A vice president leads student life and Christian ministries.
  2. 2026-27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, p. 7publications.cedarville.edu/academiccatalogs/2026-2027/7 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Directed by the Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries and coordinated through a team of fulltime staff members, Christian Ministries provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer each year.”
    A staffed Christian Ministries office trains and assists students who volunteer.
  3. Ministries | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Discipleship Ministries oversees over 100 discipleship groups (called “d-groups”) that meet regularly for prayer, accountability, encouragement, and Bible study.”
    Discipleship Ministries oversees more than 100 small groups.
    “Each year Global Outreach teams minister across the country and around the globe.”
    Global Outreach sends teams each year across the country and abroad.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus

Service 2

  • HeartSong MinistriesOff campus
    Four traveling worship teams that share the Gospel at conferences, camps, schools and churches.
    cedarville.edu
  • Global Outreach teamsOff campus
    Domestic and international teams over spring break or summer.
    cedarville.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Discipleship groups (d-groups)On campus
    Weekly during the school year
    Upperclassman-led small groups for prayer, accountability and Bible study; sign-ups in the fall.
    cedarville.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Chapel bandsOn campus
    Eighteen worship bands; students lead worship in chapel or serve in tech support.
    cedarville.edu

Retreats 1

  • Fall Bible ConferenceOn campus
    A multi-day conference for students at the start of the fall semester.
    cedarville.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday–Friday10:00 AMJames T. Jeremiah Chapel · Chapel during the school year; times are Eastern (ET) as published.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel | Cedarville Universitycedarville.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Every Monday through Friday throughout the school year, the Word of God is opened and preached to the Cedarville community at 10 a.m. ET.”
    Chapel is held every weekday during the school year at 10 a.m. ET.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $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

Full cost of attendance before aid: $49,320 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,916
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 46% · Women 54%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
13%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
61%
Total students5,374
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,468
Cost of attendance (per year)$49,320
Median federal debt at graduation$20,937
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
73%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
63%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
57%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
87%
First-year retention90%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,443
Admission rate65%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$30
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,009 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants15%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1130–1360ACT 22–29
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1241
SAT reading & writing580–690
SAT math550–670
ACT composite22–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 71 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Computer science$109,817
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$87,777
Finance$86,487
Mechanical engineering$86,062
Accounting$77,937
Nursing$73,789
Business administration$64,395
Social work$52,471
Design$51,813
Broadcasting$47,782
Secondary education$44,668
Kinesiology and exercise science$44,418
Teacher education$43,308
Communication studies$34,958

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Civil engineering, Computer engineering, Criminal justice, Electrical engineering, English, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, Global studies, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Journalism, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Management information systems, Managerial economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical assisting, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Pastoral counseling, Physics, Political science, Pre-law and legal studies, Psychology, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Security science, Special education, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Health professions15%
Business13%
Engineering10%
Education9%
Theology and religious studies7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates1%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older1%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,574
SportsNCAA Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member14 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time57%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$10,216IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 67% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)About 24 miles away · about 50 minutes by car
Nearest major airportJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)About 52 miles away
Town population4,070Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreColumbusAbout 47 miles away · about 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Typical weather30°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Xenia 6 Sse, OH, about 11 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Cedarville University a Christian college?
Yes. Cedarville University is a Christian college.
What is Cedarville University’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Cedarville University?
Chapel is listed at James T. Jeremiah Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Cedarville University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Cedarville University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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