Cedarville University

What Cedarville University does

Cedarville University is a private, nonprofit Christian university founded in 1887 and headquartered in Cedarville, Ohio. The university serves 7,265 students across undergraduate, graduate, seminary, online, and dual-enrolled high school programs, spanning more than 175 areas of study. Its core offering combines academically rigorous degree programs with explicit biblical worldview integration, a required chapel curriculum, and a four-year "1000 Days" spiritual formation framework intended to differentiate it from secular and less religiously-committed peers. The institution reports a 98.3% graduate placement rate (employment or graduate school within six months) and draws students from 48 U.S. states and 57+ countries.

The university's underlying technology stack centers on Microsoft Office 365 (email, myCU portal) and Canvas as its learning management system, supplemented by specialized in-house research and product capabilities. Notable proprietary assets include the FDA-approved Arterial Restriction Clamp (ARC) — a battlefield medical device developed by Cedarville researchers and licensed to Ohio-based ARC Trauma for manufacturing and distribution — and an AI-based space debris classification system developed in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Academy. Other specialized offerings include a School of Pharmacy with PharmD and BS Pharmaceutical Science programs, sports pharmacy leadership via the U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group, a CedarBits cybersecurity camp for middle schoolers, and a new online BS in Sport Business Management.

Cedarville's revenue model is driven primarily by tuition and fees (residential and online), room and board from campus housing (Murdoch Hall, Diehl-Johnson Hall, Phipps Center, Wood Hall) and dining, supplemented by donor contributions and fundraising through the Advancement division. Pricing is anchored by scholarship-driven affordability (100% of new residential freshmen receive aid averaging >$26,800) with merit awards ranging from $1,000 (Pastor Recommendation Scholarship) to $25,000 per year (President's Scholar Award). The go-to-market is multi-channel: direct admissions via campus visits, a national church partner network (Pastor Recommendation and Church Matching Scholarships, CU on the Road), alumni/donor engagement (CU Connect, Women of Impact), digital and social media, athletics recruitment (NCAA Division II Yellow Jackets), and dedicated international student services. Customers span traditional residential undergraduates, graduate and professional students, online learners, international students, and ministry-family/MK-TCK students.

Name

Cedarville University

Legal name

Cedarville University

Website

https://cedarville.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cedarville University is a private, nonprofit Christian university in Cedarville, Ohio, founded in 1887, serving 7,265 undergraduate, graduate, online, and dual-enrolled students through 175+ programs with biblical worldview integration, chapel, and a 1000 Days spiritual formation framework.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Private Christian university
• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Seminary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedarville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and professional program tuition. Residential students pay tuition plus room and board; online students pay tuition for distance programs. Financial aid and scholarships awarded from institutional and donor funds.
2. Donor Contributions and Fundraising: The Advancement division raises funds through alumni engagement, annual giving (1000 Days Fund), capital campaigns (One Thousand Days Transformed), and donor-funded scholarships. The Women of Impact initiative channels $85,000+ annually for scholarships and enrichment grants.
3. Room and Board: Revenue from student housing (residence halls including Murdoch Hall, Diehl-Johnson Hall, Phipps Center, Wood Hall) and dining services (Chick-fil-A Dining Center).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cedarville University is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, seminary, online, and dual enrollment academic programs to students. Founded in 1887 and located in Cedarville, Ohio, the institution combines faith-based liberal arts and professional education with auxiliary medical device research and development activity.

Product overview

Cedarville University offers a comprehensive portfolio of higher education products and services spanning undergraduate and graduate degree programs across more than 175 areas of study. The institution operates multiple delivery modalities including traditional residential, online, and dual enrollment programs for high school students. Beyond standard academic offerings, Cedarville has developed notable specialized products including the ARC Trauma medical device (FDA-approved arterial restriction clamp for battlefield medicine) and CedarBits cybersecurity camp for middle schoolers. The university also provides theological education through Cedarville Theological Seminary, athletic programs through the Yellow Jackets NCAA Division II team, and continuing education opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yellow Jackets: Athletics program of Cedarville University competing in NCAA Division II

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Residential bachelor's degree programs across liberal arts and professional disciplines, delivered on the Cedarville, Ohio campus to traditional college-aged students.
• Graduate Degree Programs Post-baccalaureate degree programs offered to adult learners and professionals seeking advanced credentials within a Christian academic framework.
• Seminary Programs Graduate-level seminary training for pastors, ministry leaders, and individuals preparing for vocational ministry within a conservative Christian doctrinal tradition.
• Online Degree Programs Online degree and certificate programs delivered remotely, enabling working adults and distance learners to earn university credentials in a flexible format.
• Dual Enrollment Programs College-credit courses offered to high school students, allowing them to earn transferable university credit prior to high school graduation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.3% of graduates employed or in grad school within six months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARC Trauma (Ohio-based)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 11 May 2026Licensed manufacturer and distributor of the FDA-approved Arterial Restriction Clamp (ARC). Enables Ohio-based ARC Trauma to begin manufacturing and distribution for combat medical use, addressing critical gap in battlefield medicine.
• U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group (USSPG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Cedarville's School of Pharmacy leads a sports pharmacy initiative with student Hayden Lee serving as a student board member. Focuses on athlete wellness, medication management, and anti-doping compliance as a specialized field.
• Center for Space Situational Awareness Research (United States Air Force Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partnership for using AI to identify and classify space debris using ground-based telescopic data. Dr. George Landon presented findings at the 2025 AMOS conference. Research being incorporated into classroom teaching to help students understand AI capabilities and limitations.
• Air Force Materiel Command (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Formalized Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Cedarville University and the Air Force Materiel Command Engineering and Technical Management Directorate. Provides students access to base laboratories, research projects, internships, and mentoring in aerospace and defense fields. Fosters STEM collaboration and professional development in the defense sector.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oral Roberts University: Faith-based private university in Tulsa with similar religious mission, professional programs (nursing, engineering, business), and emphasis on Spirit-empowered education. Comparable in evangelical Christian identity and residential model.
• Wheaton College: Elite evangelical liberal arts college in Illinois with strong biblical integration and similar residential undergraduate focus. Comparable in faith-based positioning, traditional undergraduate experience, and conservative evangelical identity.
• Asbury University: Private Christian liberal arts university in Kentucky with Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and similar faith-integrated residential undergraduate experience. Comparable in size, denominational heritage, and evangelical mission.
• Liberty University: Largest private evangelical university in the U.S. with extensive online programs and similar faith-integrated curriculum. Comparable in mission, target demographic, and breadth of academic programs including seminary offerings.
• Bob Jones University: Private fundamentalist Christian university in South Carolina with similar religious integration and traditional residential undergraduate model. Comparable in conservative Christian identity, though more theologically narrow than Cedarville.
• Indiana Wesleyan University: Largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities with extensive online graduate programs and similar Wesleyan/evangelical identity. Comparable in adult/online program growth strategy and faith-based positioning.
• Taylor University: Private evangelical Christian liberal arts university in Indiana with similar residential undergraduate model, chapel requirements, and interdenominational evangelical identity. Comparable in size, mission, and student demographic.
• Biola University: Private Christian university in Southern California with seminary (Rosemead) and comprehensive undergraduate/graduate programs. Comparable in faith-based academic integration, seminary presence, and range of professional programs.
• Calvin University: Private Christian university in Michigan affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable in faith-based academic model, residential experience, and denominational identity.

Broad incumbents

• Baylor University: Larger private Baptist research university in Texas offering comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs including seminary (Truett). Comparable in faith-based academic integration but at significantly larger scale and research profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cedarville
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cedarvilleu
• Facebookfacebook.com/28307799306
• Instagraminstagram.com/cedarville
• TikToktiktok.com/@cedarville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedarville-university

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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