Cedarville University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Cedarville University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,960 students enrolled. This college was established in 1887 and is the only school located in Cedarville, Ohio.

Cedarville University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Cedarville University.

Majors
Offered
77
Cedarville University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 77 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Engineering, Theology and Religion, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Cedarville University is high at 86% (well above Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at Cedarville University is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Cedarville University is decent, 16:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $34,500 a year. The additional fees at Cedarville University (not included in tuition costs) are about $200; which makes it a total of $34,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Cedarville University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
65%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 5,435 applications were submitted and 3,526 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Cedarville University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Cedarville University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Cedarville University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Cedarville University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,200 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: nearly $4,800 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Cedarville University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Cedarville University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Cedarville University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Cedarville University
251 N. Main Street
Cedarville, Ohio
45314-0601, USA
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