How Do Colleges Make Admissions Decisions?
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
As you and your student go through the college application process, you may wonder what colleges consider as they make admissions decisions.
When colleges 鈥 including Cedarville University 鈥 make
admissions decisions, they are seeking to admit students who will be successful in their college experience and able to achieve their educational goals at the institution.
Read today's post for more insight into Cedarville's admissions process, including admission requirements and intended outcomes.
P.S. Now is the best time to apply for fall 2023! If your student is considering Cedarville University, encourage him or her to as soon as possible. Students who apply by November 1 pay no application fee, and they will receive some fun incentive gifts. We would be happy to discuss our admissions criteria with you in greater detail, if you have questions.
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Checklist for Choosing a College
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Choosing a college will most likely be the biggest decision your son or daughter has made so far. It can be an overwhelming 鈥 but not impossible 鈥 decision. In today's post, Matt Dearden, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Cedarville, offers Five Words of Wisdom for
walking through the college decision process with your son or daughter.
We will be praying along with you this year as you work through this incredible, life-changing decision. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way!
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M.A. in Innovation Added to Graduate Slate
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Cedarville University is excited to announce a new M.A. in innovation degree,
the first of its kind at an evangelical Christian university. This is another example of how Cedarville continues to add in-demand programs that prepare its students well for the future.
And, it addresses the #1 skill employers are
seeking:
creative problem-solving!
In the M.A. in innovation, students will gain knowledge and practical hands-on skills to lead the way in enacting real change through creative ideas. They鈥檒l learn to think outside the box to find real solutions to consumer and organizational problems. As followers of the Master Creator, we think Christians should be the most creative problem-solvers on the planet!
As with most of or our graduate programs, parents of current undergraduate or dual enrolled students qualify for a 15% parent discount scholarship.
Learn more about the M.A. in innovation online. We'd love to have you join you us as a Cedarville graduate student!
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Explore Cedarville's Campus Through Our Virtual Tour
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The best way for you to get to know Cedarville is by visiting campus,
but we know that for some of you, distance has made it difficult to get here. That's why we created an . You鈥檒l get a taste of Cedarville's beautiful
campus as you take a guided virtual tour.
Read today's post for more information on our virtual tour, plus another great option you can explore from home.
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Top 10 Majors for Getting a Job
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A blog post awhile back caught our eye, and we鈥檇 like to share it with you. It lists the top 10 majors with the best career prospects. Do you know what these majors all have in common? You鈥檒l find all 10 at Cedarville University!
Read today's post for more on how Cedarville offers the most in-demand academic programs, but with an added value of biblical integration that prepares students to use their vocation to impact the world for Jesus Christ.
Encourage your student to to Cedarville today. We have waived the application fee for those who apply by November 1.
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Announcing Plans to Return to Normal Operations for the Fall
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Yesterday in chapel, Dr. White announced plans for Cedarville to return to normal operations, including the traditional fall schedule, for 2021-2022. Fall classes are set to begin on August 18. The University鈥檚 annual Getting Started move-in weekend is slated for August 13-15.
Read more details and watch a video that was shown as part of the announcement in today's post.
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Why Do Alumni Send Their Students to Cedarville?
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
What makes Cedarville alumni want to send their children to Cedarville? For Cathy Exline, a Cedarville 1995 elementary education graduate, it can be summed up in one word: excellence. Cathy found that her Cedarville experience prepared her well for the challenges of classroom teaching. "When I began my first position teaching fifth grade, my colleagues and I would chat about our college experiences," she explained. "I found that I was much more prepared to be in the classroom than...Continue reading »
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Career Fairs Help Students Land First Job
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Cedarville University is committed to preparing students for vocational distinction. We want our graduates to not just find jobs, but to find positions that allow them to glorify God by using the gifts and talents He has given them. Our Career Services office is available from day one to help students accomplish this. From choosing a major, to writing the perfect resume, to preparing for a job interview, your student will find help every step of the way. Each year, Career Services...Continue reading »
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New M.S.N.+M.B.A. Prepares Nurses for Executive Leadership
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Yesterday, we announced an exciting partnership between the School of Nursing and School of Business Administration to offer a new M.S.N.+M.B.A. dual degree. This unique program will prepare nurses for high-level administrative and executive roles in healthcare. By adding just nine M.B.A. courses to the M.S.N. leadership focus area, students can earn two highly respected and valuable degrees. This innovative new program is another example of how we're making graduate education more...Continue reading »
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The Benefit of a Liberal Arts Degree
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Too often the liberal arts get a bad rap! But, a report published several years ago in Inside Higher Ed, Liberal Arts Grads Win Long-Term, explores the personal benefits and career advantages that can be found in pursuing a liberal arts degree. And it's still as true today!
Read today's post to see how Cedarville University is preparing students with a strong liberal arts core, plus a very important "value add" that really sets us apart.
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Celebrating Record Enrollment, God's Working in Students' Lives!
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The 2020鈥21 academic year is off to a great start! More than 1,000 freshmen and transfer students participated in Getting Started Weekend August 14鈥16, kicking off the academic year and their Cedarville experience (with plenty of COVID protocols in place!). Cedarville now has 4,550 undergraduate, graduate, and Dual Enrollment (high school dual enrollment) students 鈥 our largest enrollment ever. Even in the middle of a pandemic, God has blessed us with record enrollment.As with every year,...Continue reading »
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What Do Moms Think of Cedarville?
Monday, May 11, 2020
In honor of Mother's Day yesterday, we thought we'd share what some of our moms have to say about their student's Cedarville experience. We've found that for Cedarville students, the #1 influencer of their college decision is MOM! We asked a few of our very important moms what they appreciate most about Cedarville and the impact this place has had on their son or daughter. We think you'll be encouraged by the answers they shared in this short video 鈥 including introductory comments from best...Continue reading »
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Alumni Outcomes: Equipped to Lead and Serve
Thursday, March 12, 2020
You've heard us talk a lot about Cedarville's academic excellence and intentional discipleship, but as a parent, you also want to hear that your student will be able to find a job. We've already told you about our outstanding 98.5% placement rate for the class of 2019, and now we'd like to share a video of some of our alumni who are not only in great careers, but are using their vocations to make a Gospel impact on those around them.Continue reading »
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Cedarville's Response to Rising College Costs
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The popular media has made college costs a national conversation, and the issues are real and personal for many families. Unfortunately, the sound bites on the evening news are unable to explain and address the myriad of complex issues that have brought us to this point.
So, how does Cedarville University fit into the college cost conversation? Today's Parent Prep post explains how Cedarville is addressing the issue of rising college costs.
If you value a Christian college education for your student but are wondering how it can ever be affordable, please ! We would love to begin a conversation and help in any way that we can.
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Have You Considered a Graduate Degree?
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Are you considering a graduate degree? While your student is looking at Cedarville University, we'd love to have YOU consider Cedarville, too. Our graduate programs offer convenience for busy professionals, affordable costs, and a biblical perspective built upon academic excellence. Most programs are available fully online! Cedarville has expanded the number of degrees offered, which means you now have online access to a Master of Business Administration (with five in-demand tracks), Master of...Continue reading »
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Cedarville's B.A.+M.Div. Provides Faster, More Affordable Path to Ministry
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
If your student is planning to pursue vocational ministry, we have a great opportunity for them at Cedarville! At Cedarville University, we are committed to equipping Christian young people for Gospel impact and Kingdom service. Nowhere is this more evident than our Accelerated B.A.+M.Div. dual degree program. This unique program allows students to earn a B.A. in biblical studies and a Master of Divinity in just five years, creating a faster pathway to ministry and...Continue reading »
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Cedarville Receives High Marks in Student Survey
Friday, September 13, 2019
If you really want to know what sets Cedarville apart, you should listen to those who know us best 鈥 our students!
Last spring, we asked students to rate Cedarville on five important scales related to their classes, professors, and spiritual growth. The results overwhelmingly validated that what we say about the University matches students鈥 experience.
Overall, Cedarville earned a 4.63 ranking (out of 5.0) from the more than 500 students who participated in the survey. The statement 鈥淢y classes have been taught from a biblical worldview鈥 earned a perfect 5-star ranking from students. The remaining statements earned scores of 4.56 to 4.65, including:
- Cedarville University has helped me grow in my walk with Christ.
- Cedarville academics are marked by excellence.
- My professors have demonstrated care for me as a person.
- My academic program is preparing me well for a career.
As a university, we are encouraged that students affirmed what we鈥檝e always known to be true: Cedarville is doing a great job of providing excellent academics in submission to biblical authority.
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How SAT/ACT Prep Courses Can Save You Money
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
If you are the parent of a high school junior, you and your student have probably already started thinking about and standardized tests. You likely know that colleges use these scores when making admissions decisions, but did you know that schools also use them when awarding scholarships? Today's post explains how taking the extra time 鈥 and perhaps spending a little extra money 鈥 to take test prep courses for standardized tests can pay off big for your student. We'll also provide some helpful resources to get your student started.
We wish your student success on the first step of the college journey!
P.S. Cedarville University just announced last week that we will accept the Classic Learning Test as another standardized test option to be considered for admission. Learn more.
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Parents Measure ROI for Their Students' Cedarville Education
Friday, March 22, 2019
As high school seniors and their parents sit down to finalize a college decision before the May 1 deadline, one topic is nearly always part of the discussion: cost.
While many universities 鈥 including Cedarville 鈥 are taking intentional steps to make a college education more affordable, parents are increasingly looking at job placement rates in order to weigh an institution鈥檚 benefits against its costs in an effort to decide whether or not a considerable investment is worthwhile.
Cedarville's placement rates continue to be impressive. In a six-month postgraduation final destination survey, 98.4% of Cedarville's class of 2018 reported being employed or in graduate school during that time period. This is not a one-year anomaly: Cedarville's five-year average is 97.3%.
These placement results are well above the national averages reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which has reported an average of 88% over the last five years. But don't just take our word for it. Read the Q-and-A in today's post, originally published in an issue of Cedarville Magazine, and see what parents are saying about their children's experience at Cedarville.
P.S. If your student has been accepted to Cedarville for fall 2019, be sure to pay your reservation deposit soon to ensure his or her place in the incoming class!
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Cedarville Gets High Marks in Student Engagement Survey
Thursday, February 28, 2019
A recent survey confirms what we've always known: Cedarville University offers our students excellent academics and a campus environment where they can thrive. Cedarville regularly participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement as an objective measure of our success in effective teaching and providing a supportive campus atmosphere. This year鈥檚 results continue to affirm the exceptional work of our faculty and the positive experiences our students are enjoying at Cedarville....Continue reading »
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