Cedarville University
About
Cedarville University is a private evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, best known for integrating a biblical worldview into all of its academic disciplines. The university features particularly strong, accredited programs in nursing, engineering, pharmacy, and business, offering students rigorous professional preparation grounded in faith. Campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, anchored by daily student chapel services, dynamic residence life, and extensive local and global ministry opportunities. Distinctively, every undergraduate student earns a minor in Bible alongside their major, reflecting the university's commitment to combining spiritual development with career readiness.
Wikipedia:Cedarville University is a private university in Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Established in 1887, the school was originally affiliated with the conservative Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, General Synod. In 1953, the college became affiliated with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches until 2006. Since 2003, Cedarville is affiliated with the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. It is chartered by the state of Ohio, approved by the Ohio Board of Regents, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Essay Requirements
Cedarville University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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