Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio, United States · Est. 1887 · Private University

Baptist university in rural Ohio offering 175+ programs with rigorous academics grounded in biblical worldview.

  • Founded 1887 as Cedarville College; became university in 2002
  • Private Baptist university affiliated with State Convention of Baptists in Ohio (Southern Baptist Convention)
  • Located in Cedarville, Ohio; 441-acre campus serving 6,384 students (4,024 undergrad, 590 grad, 1,770 dual-enrolled)
  • Offers 175+ undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs across liberal arts, sciences, professional, and theological studies
  • 98.3% of graduates employed or in grad school within six months
  • Recognized by Wall Street Journal as top five evangelical universities in America

Academics

Cedarville offers more than 150 undergraduate programs and 40+ graduate programs spanning engineering, education, business, pharmacy, nursing, and biblical/theological studies. The university awards graduate degrees in nursing (M.S.N.), business (M.B.A.), ministry (M.Min., M.Div.), and pharmacy (Pharm.D.). The School of Pharmacy launched in 2009 with a three-year pre-pharmacy curriculum and four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program (accredited by ACPE). In 2024, the first cohort of physician assistant students began clinical rotations. All students complete a 15-credit-hour Bible minor and attend weekday chapel services. Faculty are required to integrate biblical perspectives in coursework and must be born-again Christians.

Campus & Student Life

The 441-acre campus is located in rural Cedarville, Ohio, with facilities consolidated from surrounding farmlands since 1970. Approximately 80% of students live on campus in single-sex residence halls (11 for men, 11 for women) with co-ed lounges and suite-style or hall-style room configurations. Townhouses are available for upper-class and graduate students. The campus features the Dixon Ministry Center (with Jeremiah Chapel), Stevens Student Center, Health Sciences Center, and athletic facilities including a soccer stadium and baseball/softball fields. Students participate in discipleship groups (D-groups), community service, and ministry programs both on and off campus.

Admissions

Cedarville accepts applications through its Priority Application (free, fast, built for Cedarville) or the Common App (first-time freshmen only). Professional programs (Athletic Training, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy) require program-specific applications through centralized services (ATCAS, CASPA, PharmCAS). The university enrolls approximately 1,200 new students annually from 48 states and 73 countries. Transfer, graduate, dual enrollment, and international pathways are available.

Outcomes

The university reports 98.3% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Cedarville has strong graduation and retention rates and is recognized nationally for student engagement. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and maintains accreditation for professional programs including pharmacy (ACPE) and nursing.

Founded
1887
Type
Private University
Courses
13
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationBaptist (State Convention of Baptists in Ohio / Southern Baptist Convention)
Websitehttps://www.cedarville.edu/
HousingAvailable
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
13
Avg career outcomes
$55.4K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources