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Cedarville University Admission Requirements

Cedarville, Ohio

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Chances of getting into Cedarville University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
62%
Admission Difficulty for Cedarville University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Cedarville University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Cedarville University is 62%.  It ranks #17 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Cedarville University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,251 out of 5,223 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 37 percent on standardized admission tests. Cedarville University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.9. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Cedarville University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 33% of students submitted SAT scores and 55% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Cedarville University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1120-1350
Applicants Submitting SAT 
33%
SAT Scores for Cedarville University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1120
SAT Scores for Cedarville University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1350
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Cedarville University?

Cedarville University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Cedarville University score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1120-1350.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Cedarville University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1350 and Above Good >76%
1235 to 1350 Avg + 62%-76%
1120 to 1235 Avg - 46%-62%
1005 to 1120 Reach 31%-46%
Less than 1005 Low <31%
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Cedarville University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
55%
ACT Scores for Cedarville University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Cedarville University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Cedarville University?

Cedarville University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Cedarville University regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Cedarville University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >77%
25 to 29 Avg + 62%-77%
22 to 25 Avg - 48%-62%
19 to 22 Reach 35%-48%
Less than 19 Low <35%
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Cedarville University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.9
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Cedarville University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Cedarville University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Cedarville University was 3.9 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Cedarville University accepts 62% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Cedarville University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 63.5% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 15.1% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 6.7% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 3.8% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

63% of Cedarville University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Cedarville University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 63%
Top 50% of class 89%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Cedarville University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,336 1,887 5,223
Accepted 1,974 1,277 3,251
Acceptance Rate 59% 68% 62%
Enrolled 545 427 972
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 33% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cedarville University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Cedarville University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Cedarville University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Cedarville University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201654 IPEDS survey data for Cedarville University.

FAQs

Does Cedarville University prefer SAT or ACT?

33% of students submit their SAT scores to Cedarville University. 55% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Cedarville University?

62% of those who apply are granted admission to Cedarville University. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Cedarville University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1350. 33% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Cedarville University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 55% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.