Cedarville University Admission
Acceptance Rate
65.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
34.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,176
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,298 students have applied and 3,459 students have allowed to admit to Cedarville University (Acceptance rate: 65.29%). Cedarville's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.00 % where 1,176 students have finally enrolled out of 3,459 admitted students.
Cedarville acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ohio Christian University and Malone University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.86%).
Cedarville enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.73%).
How to Apply to Cedarville University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Cedarville. Cedarville offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.cedarville.edu/Admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://connect.cedarville.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Financial-Aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Registrar/Undergraduate/Services/Veterans-Benefits |
| Athletic | https://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Institutional-Research/Consumer-Information/Athletics |
| Disability Service | https://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Academic-Enrichment/Disabilities |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Cedarville and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Cedarville University is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Cedarville University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,124). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | 1,230 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,124 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Cedarville University, 416 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 600 | 670 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,230 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Cedarville University, 522 students submitted ACT scores (44% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Cedarville Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Cedarville University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |