Cedarville University (CU) Rankings, Campus Information and Costs

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Founded in 1887, Cedarville is a small, private not-for-profit university located in Cedarville, Ohio. The school has a population if 4,300 and is comprised of both undergraduate and graduate students. The majority of students are enrolled in undergraduate programs. Female students outnumber male students 54 to 46%, and this holds true for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Some of the more popular majors students pursue include Registered Nursing, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Early Childhood Education, and Graphic Design.

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Overview of Cedarville University (CU)

Cedarville is located just outside Dayton, OH and is less than two hours from Columbus and an hour from Cincinnati. This provides plenty of opportunities for Cedarville students to enjoy the time they spend earning their education, whether they do so in shopping or enjoying the plethora of entertainment options. The weather in this section of Ohio experiences all four seasons including warm and rainy springs, crips autumns, and what can be very chilly winters. If students need more flexibility than a traditional college program offers, distance learning and evening classes are also an option.

General Information

School Type	Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting	Town: Fringe
Campus Housing	Yes
Student Faculty Ratio	16:1
Graduation Rate	74%
Year Founded	1887

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Student Enrollment

Total Students4,302

Undergraduate
3,879

Graduate
423

Undergraduate Student

Male 1,784

1,784

Female 2,095

2,095

Graduate Student

Male 195

195

Female 228

228

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Top Rankings For Cedarville University

#4 Best ACBSP MBA Programs in Ohio

#6 Best Online Colleges in Ohio

#6 Best Criminal Justice Programs in Ohio

#8 Best Accounting Programs in Ohio

#8 Best Cybersecurity Programs in Ohio

#8 Online Masters in Operations Management

#9 Best MBA Programs in Ohio

#9 Best Marketing Programs in Ohio

#10 Best Masters Colleges in Ohio

#10 Best Finance Programs in Ohio

#11 Best Computer Science Programs in Ohio

#12 Best Psychology Programs in Ohio

#13 Best Bachelors Colleges in Ohio

#20 Best MBA ACBSP Accredited Programs

#22 Affordable Forensic Science Programs

#39 Affordable Operations Management Programs

CU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

APPLICATIONS5,008

Male 1,799

Female 3,209

ACCEPTANCE2,955

Male 1,187

Female 1,765

Acceptance Rate59%

Male 66%

Female 55%

Enrollment 916

Male 404

Female 512

Admissions
Application Fee	$30
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Recommended
High School Transcripts	Required
College Prep Courses	Recommended
Recommendations	Required
SAT/ACT	Considered But Not Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Application Deadline	August 1
Common Application Accepted	No

CU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

The cost of an education is a definite consideration when choosing the right school.

Below is the cost information for those who attend Cedarville University:

Tuition for a full-time students: $31,322
Room and board for students who live on campus: $7,618
Total cost of tuition and room and board: $38,940

A full 100% of students who attend Cedarville University receive some form of financial aid. Fifty-three percent of students take out student loans to cover the costs of tuition and room and board, while 100% of students receive Pell grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid. Once the scholarship and grant funds have applied to the cost, students are left with an average net price of $23,827. The net price is the amount a student must cover once grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid are applied to the tuition costs. Most students take out student loans to cover the difference.

Average net price	2018-2019
Net Price	$23,827
Average Total Aid	$17,422
Students Receiving Financial Aid	100%
Room & Board	$7,618

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Sticker Price

Tuition In-State - $31,322
Tuition Out-of-State - $31,322
Books and Supplies - $1,276
Room & Board - $7,618
Other - $2,448

Academics

Here are some statistics regarding the academics at Cedarville University:

Retention Rate
Cedarville University has an excellent 85% percent retention rate. This means that out of every 100 incoming freshmen, 85 students return for their sophomore year. For those who want to forge long-term friendships and create networking opportunities, this retention rate indicates that this is possible.
Graduation Rate
Seventy-four percent of Cedarville students graduate within six years. Some students finish sooner (64% finish in four years) and others need longer than six years to complete their degree. But a graduation rate of 74% is an indication that the majority of students not only graduate, they do it within 4 to 6 years. This is another excellent statistic in the school’s favor.
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16:1
This ratio means that there are 16 students to each instructor. This means the classes are a decent size without being too large for everyone to participate, and instructors have more opportunities for one-on-one assistance if needed. You can get to know your fellow students as well as your instructors.

Decent class sizes and a healthy retention and graduation rate means that students at Cedarville can have a rewarding educational experience.

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Student Population Total

Student Population 4,302

Undergraduate
3,879

Graduate
423

Evening Classes : No

Online Learning : Yes

Student Faculty Ratio - 16:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

Health Professions and Related Programs	149 Total Graduates / 21%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	110 Graduates
Pharmaceutical Sciences	18 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other	14 Graduates
Athletic Training/Trainer	7 Graduates
All Business Majors	102 Total Graduates / 15%
Accounting	25 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General	23 Graduates
Business Administration and Management, General	20 Graduates
Finance, General	11 Graduates
Management Information Systems, General	11 Graduates
All Engineering Majors	73 Total Graduates / 10%
Mechanical Engineering	45 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	17 Graduates
Computer Engineering, General	11 Graduates
All Education Majors	63 Total Graduates / 9%
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	32 Graduates
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	8 Graduates
Music Teacher Education	5 Graduates
Mathematics Teacher Education	3 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	3 Graduates
Social Studies Teacher Education	3 Graduates
Spanish Language Teacher Education	3 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching, General	3 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts	53 Total Graduates / 8%
Industrial and Product Design	23 Graduates
Graphic Design	9 Graduates
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	6 Graduates
Fine/Studio Arts, General	4 Graduates
Music Performance, General	4 Graduates
Music, General	4 Graduates
All Other Diplomas	37%

Outcome & Salary

When a student graduates from Cedarville University, they can expect a beginning salary or approximately $55,700. At the mid-career point, graduates can expect to earn closer to $96,800. This makes a graduate’s average 10-year salary potential $636,820. With a net price of $23,827 paid for their education, students can anticipate an excellent return on their investment.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary	$55,700
College Grads Average Salary	$63,682
College Grads Mid Career Salary	$96,800

Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$636,820
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$1,604,820
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year	$95,308
10 Year Projected ROI	$541,512
20 Year Projected ROI	$1,509,512

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National Average Salary	$38,792
10 Year Projected Income	$387,920
20 Year Projected Income	$775,840

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