Cedarville University — acceptance rate 63%, tuition $35,878Cedarville University campus, Cedarville, OH. Photo: The Wu's Photo Land from Siping, China, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
C+
52/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,374
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
63%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Cedarville University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$55,443
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,937
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,937
Median debt at graduation
72.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,241
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
15.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Cedarville University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Cedarville University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $335,171
Avg rent near campus: $1,017/mo — vs ~$554/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45505 (7.2% cap, Springfield)
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🏆 Where Cedarville University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Cedarville University?
Cedarville University has an acceptance rate of 63%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Cedarville University?
Tuition at Cedarville University is
$35,878 for in-state students
and $35,878 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Cedarville University?
The graduation rate at Cedarville University is 74%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Cedarville University a good school?
Cedarville University has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Cedarville University?
Cedarville University has a total enrollment of 5,374 students.
Most students (78%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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