Cedarville University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Cedarville University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cedarville, Ohio with approximately 4,024 undergraduate students enrolled. Cedarville University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,468 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $46,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Cedarville University is a private university in Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Established in 1887, the school was originally affiliated with the conservative Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, General Synod, now known as the Presbyterian Church in America. In 1953, it became affiliated with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches until 2006. Since 2003, Cedarville is affiliated with the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. It is chartered by the state of Ohio, approved by the Ohio Board of Regents, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This is a strong option for students seeking a tight-knit Christian community with a solid academic structure — an 85% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll generally feel they made the right call. The financial picture is reasonable, with median debt at graduation sitting at just $17,500, though median earnings of $46,800 a decade out are modest and worth factoring into your major and career planning. Worth considering if the faith-based mission aligns with your values, but students pursuing high-earning fields should research outcomes for their specific program before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,024 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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