Cedarville University Acceptance Rate
Cedarville, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,382
- Admitted
- 3,381
- Yield
- 30.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Cedarville University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,003 to 5,382 (+79%) over that period.
Its 62.8% rate makes Cedarville University more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (59.6% for women vs 68% for men, a 8.4-point gap). Cedarville University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 30.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,003 | 2,237 | 74.5% | 787 |
| 2015–16 | 3,159 | 2,344 | 74.2% | 819 |
| 2016–17 | 4,092 | 2,826 | 69.1% | 769 |
| 2017–18 | 4,039 | 2,886 | 71.5% | 872 |
| 2018–19 | 3,741 | 2,969 | 79.4% | 911 |
| 2019–20 | 3,869 | 3,050 | 78.8% | 995 |
| 2020–21 | 5,008 | 2,971 | 59.3% | 918 |
| 2021–22 | 5,223 | 3,251 | 62.2% | 972 |
| 2022–23 | 5,435 | 3,526 | 64.9% | 1,139 |
| 2023–24 | 5,382 | 3,381 | 62.8% | 1,017 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,303 | 1,967 | 59.6% |
| Men | 2,079 | 1,414 | 68% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–690 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 540–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 47% |
How Cedarville University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Cedarville University's acceptance rate?
Cedarville University's acceptance rate is 62.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,381 admitted of 5,382 applicants).
Is Cedarville University test optional?
Cedarville University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Cedarville University?
Cedarville University received 5,382 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,381.
What SAT score do you need for Cedarville University?
Admitted students at Cedarville University typically scored 570–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Cedarville University getting harder to get into?
Cedarville University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.cedarville.edu/.