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Interested in attending Cedarville University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Cedarville University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

66
%
Acceptance rate
1238
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Cedarville University?

66%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cedarville accepted 66% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,435 people applied and 3,526 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2062 / 3349 (62%)
Men
1464 / 2086 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Cedarville University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at Cedarville University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Cedarville University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Cedarville considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Cedarville University?

1238
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Cedarville is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

36%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

47%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
Math Mean
608
75th Percentile
690
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
630
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
Composite Mean
1238
75th Percentile
1350

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