More selective than 69% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
36% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 47% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Cedarville University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Cedarville University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Cedarville University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 690 |
| SAT math | 550 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Cedarville University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 580–690 | 550–670 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 63% | 570–690 | 540–670 | 23–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Cedarville University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Cedarville University has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | The College of Wooster | 60% | 74% | $23,458 |
| 17 | University of Akron Main Campus | 60% | 52% | $13,946 |
| 18 | Ohio State University | 61% | 88% | $17,339 |
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | 58% | $29,208 |
| 20 | Cedarville University | 65% | 73% | $24,468 |
| 21 | University of Dayton | 65% | 80% | $29,533 |
| 22 | Bluffton University | 67% | 53% | $19,943 |
| 23 | Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | 56% | $29,439 |
| 24 | Capital University | 70% | 60% | $22,576 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Cedarville University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Cedarville University admissions questions
What is the Cedarville University acceptance rate?
Cedarville University accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,381 of 5,382 applicants were admitted.
Does Cedarville University require the SAT or ACT?
Cedarville University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 36% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Cedarville University?
The middle 50% of Cedarville University enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1360 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Cedarville University?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,017 of 3,381).
Is Cedarville University getting harder to get into?
Cedarville University accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 63% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Cedarville University overview