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Cedarville University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Cedarville University
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Cedarville University is a private university in Cedarville, Ohio, with about 4,000 undergraduates. It admitted 65.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $37,150 a year before aid.

What Cedarville costs

Cedarville University charges $37,150 a year in published tuition and fees, about $18,575 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $49,320 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $23,096 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Cedarville

For fall 2024, Cedarville University received 5,298 applications and admitted 3,459 students, and 1,176 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1130 and 1360.

What Cedarville students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Cedarville University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse90
Psychology55
Mechanical Engineering45
Computer Science40
Bible / Biblical Studies36
Elementary Education and Teaching35
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other31
Social Work29

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Cedarville University's acceptance rate? 65.3% for fall 2024: 3,459 of 5,298 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Cedarville University? $37,150 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Cedarville University? About 4,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Cedarville University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1130–1360.

What is the campus setting at Cedarville University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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