Regional university
#6 Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in AmericaCedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,468 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,937 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#6 of 292
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#62 of 1,046
- Best colleges for social work in America#57 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#93 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#107 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#119 of 1,132
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- Best colleges for marketing in America#94 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#195 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#171 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#167 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#101 of 744
- Best colleges in America#287 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#223 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#224 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#213 of 1,283
- Best test-optional colleges in America#248 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#222 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#119 of 667
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#328 of 1,829
- Best colleges for art and design in America#213 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#222 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#224 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#209 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#221 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#156 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#167 of 749
In Ohio
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Ohio#4 of 57
- Best colleges for social work in Ohio#3 of 42
- Best colleges for accounting in Ohio#5 of 54
- Best colleges for business in Ohio#7 of 72
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Ohio#5 of 51
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Ohio#1 of 10
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Ohio#6 of 59
- Best colleges for marketing in Ohio#5 of 48
- Best colleges for nursing in Ohio#7 of 64
- Best colleges for education in Ohio#7 of 63
- Best colleges in Ohio#11 of 99
- Best colleges for finance in Ohio#5 of 40
- Best colleges for psychology in Ohio#9 of 71
- Best colleges for English in Ohio#9 of 69
- Best colleges for history in Ohio#9 of 61
- Best colleges for computer science in Ohio#6 of 40
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Ohio#9 of 60
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Ohio#15 of 99
- Best colleges for art and design in Ohio#9 of 59
- Best test-optional colleges in Ohio#11 of 68
- Best colleges for mathematics in Ohio#9 of 55
- Best colleges for engineering in Ohio#6 of 36
- Best colleges for chemistry in Ohio#9 of 52
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Ohio#9 of 50
- Best mid-size colleges in Ohio#6 of 32
- Best colleges for music in Ohio#9 of 48
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Ohio#7 of 33
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Ohio#8 of 31
Academic Excellence
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))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $49,320 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 4,916 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 46% · Women 54% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 13% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 61% |
| Total students | 5,374 |
| 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 Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 57% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 87% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,443 |
| Admission rate | 65% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $30 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 15% |
| Average SAT | 1241 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580–690 |
| SAT math | 550–670 |
| ACT composite | 22–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (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).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | |
| Finance | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Social work | |
| Design | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Secondary education | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Teacher education | |
| Communication studies |
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).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Engineering | |
| Education | |
| Theology and religious studies |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $9,574 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 57%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $10,216Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 67% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)About 24 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 4,0702020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ColumbusAbout 47 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 30°F1991–2020 normal, from XENIA 6 SSE, OH US, about 11 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 74°F1991–2020 normal, from XENIA 6 SSE, OH US, about 11 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
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.
Questions families ask
- What is Cedarville University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 16% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Cedarville University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,468 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University admitted 65% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Cedarville University’s graduates do?
- 73% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $55,443; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,937.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 201654
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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