Applying to Cedarville

Acceptance RateSAT Median
62.82% 1,240
Cedarville University's acceptance rate is 62.82% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,382 students applied and 3,381 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Cedarville.
Cedarville's acceptance rate places 11st out of 71 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,240 and the ACT score is 26 at Cedarville. Cedarville's SAT score ranks 11st out of 41 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Cedarville, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Cedarville University is 62.82% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.08%. 2,079 men and 3,303 women applied to Cedarville and 1,414 men and 1,967 women students were accepted.
Among them, 469 men and 548 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Cedarville.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Cedarville
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,3822,0793,30300
Admitted3,3811,4141,96700
Enrolled1,01746954800
Acceptance Rate 62.82%68.01%59.55%--
Yield 30.08%33.17%27.86%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Cedarville University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 366 students (36% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 481 students (47%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Cedarville.
The median SAT score is 1,240 with 640 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Cedarville. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 26.
The SAT and ACT scores at Cedarville University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Cedarville
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total111012401360
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570640690
SAT Math540600670
ACT Composite232629
ACT Math212528
ACT English222632
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Cedarville University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,017 first-year students enrolled in Cedarville. The proportion of full-time students is 99.51% and part-time students is 0.49%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.12% and women students is 53.88%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Cedarville.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Cedarville
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,01746954800
Full-time1,01246654600
Part-time53200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Cedarville. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Cedarville University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Cedarville Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools of Cedarville University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Cedarville.
Admission Information for Applying to Cedarville
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationhttps://www.cedarville.edu/Admissions
Online Applicationhttps://connect.cedarville.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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