Cedarville University Acceptance Rate (65%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What percent of applicants does Cedarville University accept?

Cedarville University's acceptance rate was 65% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,459 of 5,298 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 65% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 580–690 reading and writing, 550–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite

Average net price: $27,047 a year (2022–23)

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Cedarville University GPA requirements

Cedarville University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Cedarville University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Cedarville University acceptance rate

Cedarville University admitted 3,459 of 5,298 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 65%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Cedarville University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Cedarville, Ohio, with 5,790 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Cedarville University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	580	630	690
SAT Math	550	600	670
ACT Composite	22	26	29
ACT English	22	26	31
ACT Math	21	25	28

35% submitted SAT scores and 44% submitted ACT scores, as Cedarville University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1241 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Cedarville University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Cedarville University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Cedarville University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,047 a year at Cedarville University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Cedarville University?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Cedarville University admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Cedarville University students have?

The middle 50% of Cedarville University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–690 in reading and writing and 550–670 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Cedarville University?

Check Cedarville University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Cedarville University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 35% sent SAT scores and 44% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does Cedarville University look for?

Cedarville University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What percent of applicants does Cedarville University accept?

Cedarville University's acceptance rate was 65% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,459 of 5,298 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Cedarville University?

A lot: Cedarville University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can I get into Cedarville University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Cedarville University admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does Cedarville University consider legacy status?

No. Cedarville University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Cedarville University accept AP credit?

Yes. Cedarville University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does Cedarville University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,047 a year at Cedarville University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Cedarville University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Cedarville UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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