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Cedarville, Ohio · Private nonprofit, rural campus

Cedarville University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1130-1360. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 22-29. Cedarville University admitted 65% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1130-1360
ACT middle 50%
22-29
Acceptance rate
65%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
4,024

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Cedarville University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1360 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Cedarville University's SAT submitters; 1130 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 65% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at Cedarville University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Cedarville University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580630690
SAT Math550600670
SAT total (estimated)113012301360
ACT composite222629

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 690 in Reading and Writing and 670 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 120 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1241.

Testing policy

Does Cedarville University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Cedarville University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Cedarville University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Cedarville University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$37,150
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$24,468
First-year retention rate
90%
Graduation rate within 6 years
73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,443

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Colleges with similar score ranges

University of Missouri-ColumbiaMO · SAT 1150-1330University of IowaIA · SAT 1130-1330Pennsylvania State University-World CampusPA · SAT 1090-1335Quinnipiac UniversityCT · SAT 1150-1320University of ScrantonPA · SAT 1160-1318Messiah UniversityPA · SAT 1110-1350

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FAQ

Cedarville University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Cedarville University?

Cedarville University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1130 and 1360 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1360 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1130 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Cedarville University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 22 to 29, with a median of 26. Scoring 29 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Cedarville University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Cedarville University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Cedarville University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Cedarville University's acceptance rate?

Cedarville University admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].