Cedarville University
Faith-based college · Cedarville, OH · 4,024 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
65%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1360
ACT (middle 50%)
22–29
Average net price
$23,335
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$52,159
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Cedarville University?
Cedarville University accepts about 65 of every 100 applicants (65%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1360 on the SAT. A score at or above 1360 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–29.
The latest federal data says Cedarville University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cedarville University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Cedarville University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $52,159 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,335 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $38,258 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$38,258
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,258
- Room & board$10,084
- Total cost of attendance$52,159
- Average net price after grants$23,335
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Engineering, Education, Theology.
Cedarville University FAQ
- What is Cedarville University's acceptance rate?
- 65% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Cedarville University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1360. Aim for 1360 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Cedarville University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–29.
- Is Cedarville University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Cedarville University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cedarville University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Cedarville University cost?
- About $52,159 a year before aid; $23,335 on average after grants.
- What is Cedarville University's FAFSA school code?
- 003025. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Cedarville University receives your information.
- What is Cedarville University's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
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