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Cedarville University is located in Cedarville, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1887 and began offering classes from 1892. It was chartered by the Presbyterian Church. The campus spreads across 400 acres of rural land and offers enrollment to more than 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Cedarville University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees through its academic schools and departments. The schools under it are:
The athletics department of Cedarville University fields more than 15 varsity teams known as the Yellow Jackets. The men’s and women’s teams participate in sports such as cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, track, baseball, softball, and tennis.
Cedarville University is in Cedarville, OH. Cedarville is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is classified as a Baptist college. Cedarville University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Cedarville University offers many areas of study. The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Cedarville University include music and media.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Cedarville University scored at least 650 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 530 to 640 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,055 students study at Cedarville University (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Cedarville University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in American Mideast Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Cedarville University
251 N. Main Street
Cedarville, OH 45314-0601
General Phone: (937) 766-2211
http://www.cedarville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 87 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, education, Spanish teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 83 | marketing, business management, finance, accounting, international business, MIS, business and related services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 65 | English, history, international studies, Spanish language, political science, sociology, technical and business writing, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 61 | theology, youth ministry, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious education, philosophy, missionary studies, religious music |
| Media | 48 | communication studies, communications tech, radio and television |
| Therapy and Counseling | 35 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Engineering | 35 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry, physics, call and molecular biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer science, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | social work, public administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Music | 9 | music, music pedagogy, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Law | 2 | pre-law |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Cedarville University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 617 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Cedarville University had a total enrollment of 3,055 students (3,196 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 32% |
| Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Michigan | 9% |
| New York | 5% |
| Indiana | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Cedarville University offers campus housing for 2,486 of its 3,196 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedarville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,990 | 2,277 | 76% | 774 | 34% |
| Men | 1,267 | 971 | 77% | 361 | 37% |
| Women | 1,723 | 1,306 | 76% | 413 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,992 |
| Room and board | $ 5,010 |
| Room charge | $ 2,684 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,326 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Cedarville University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 302500)
Cedarville University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 82 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $67,970 | 11 | $62,053 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $57,903 | 13 | $54,216 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $51,350 | 31 | $47,465 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 133 | $59,660 | 57 | $51,615 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 74 | 162 |
| Track | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 39 | 72 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technology/Technician
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cedarville University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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