Quick Facts
Top 10 Reasons You Should Study Music, Art, or Worship at Cedarville University
Numbers That Count
- 226 majors
- 7.5% of student body
- 5th largest department
- Most popular programs:
- Graphic Design -- 78 (35% of students in the department)
- Music Composition -- 34 (15% of students in the department)
- Music Performance -- 24 (11% of students in the department)
- Studio Art -- 24 (11% of students in the department)
- 19 faculty; 53% of whom have terminal degrees
- 11/1 faculty to student ratio
Christ-Centered Focus
Inspiring daily chapels, our one-of-a-kind Bible minor, worldwide ministry opportunities, and a biblical perspective in the classroom create a distinctly Christ-centered experience.
Academic Excellence
In a recent national satisfaction survey, our students ranked Cedarville University #1 among all participating colleges for commitment to academic excellence, career services, computer labs, and more.
Professional Accreditation
Our six music degrees are all accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Dedicated Facilities
Music and worship students experience the magnificent rehearsal and recital halls of the Dixon Ministry Center, one of the finests music facilities of any Christian university in the nation. Art and design students enjoy state-of-the art graphic design labs and studios for drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics.
Affordability
Music and worship scholarships and other types of financial aid make Cedarville's world-class, Christ-centered education affordable.
Highly Qualified Professors
Your profs (all with advanced degrees, no teaching assistants) will bring real-world experience and great teaching skills to the classroom and private lesson studio – not to mention a passion for the fine arts and a commitment to mentoring students.
Competition Success
Cedarville music and art students have made a name for themselves in national competitions including a recent award-winning magazine design entry, three top portfolio entries, and a national flute champion ... to name a few!
Real-World Experience
Whether it is performing in a student recital, traveling with music team, singing lead in a major music, designing logos for campus department, interning in your area of interest, or even opening your own art studio downtown, there are opportunities to take your classroom knowledge into the real world.
Worship from the Heart
Bach's famous phrase "Sol Deo Gloria" (for the glory of God alone) is more than a slogan — it is the mission that drives all that we seek to accomplish. The department's newest major, Worship, takes that passion and combines studies in music, worship, theology, and multi-media studies to create a program will equip you to lead worship and unite the church.
Career and Graduate School Opportunities
Music, art, and worship students experience outstanding success in entering graduate schools, obtaining teaching fellowships, and pursuing their career dreams.