A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cedarville University are mostly White with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Cedarville University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cedarville University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,240
|
| Women |
2,720
|
Cedarville University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201654 IPEDS survey data for Cedarville University.