More Than We Asked or Imagined
This year, God worked through the Cedarville community in ways that stretched far beyond our plans — and even our prayers. Across campus and around the world, we watched Him multiply opportunities, deepen discipleship, strengthen programs, and open doors no one could have predicted.
From record enrollment and historic generosity to global missions, academic momentum, and innovative new initiatives, 2025 became a living testimony that God truly does “more than we asked or imagined.”
As you look back with us, we hope you’ll see what we’ve seen all year: Christ faithfully, powerfully, abundantly working through the mission of Cedarville University.
Generosity ENROLLMENT CHAPEL ACADEMICS ONLINE FACILITIES
Outreach Athletics Finances COMMUNITY Bonus: AI
One Thousand Days Transformed: God Provided More Than We Dreamed
Seven years. 26,149 donors. Over $205 million given. The generosity of the Cedarville family surpassed every goal.
Total Raised
$205,866,509
Total Donors
26,149
Total Gifts
85,915
This was God’s provision on display. And the impact will our campus and benefit our students for decades to come.
Record Enrollment: God Grew Our Community Beyond Our Expectations
The class of 2029 arrived on campus with 1,199 students — the largest incoming freshman class in Cedarville history.
Each student is an opportunity to disciple, mentor, and equip the next generation. What a stewardship privilege!
2025 Enrollment Snapshot
7,265
Total Enrollment
1,199
New Freshmen
700
Graduate Students
2,244
Dual-Enrolled Students
Chapels That Shaped Hearts and Changed Lives
Chapel remains Cedarville’s heartbeat, and this year, the Lord used it to move our community in extraordinary ways.
“MARKed by Jesus” Sermon Series
Dr. White’s walk through the Gospel of Mark is inviting students to embrace Christlike service and sacrifice. God is using these messages to encourage students to follow Him with courage, humility, and obedience.
Join us for chapel Monday–Friday at 10 a.m. ET — live or on demand.
New Resource: Strong and Courageous
Drawn from Dr. Thomas White’s 2024–25 Joshua chapel series, this 52-week devotional guides readers through seasons that require bold faith and steadfast trust.
Most-Watched Chapels of 2025
These messages resonated widely across campus and beyond:
1. The Jerusalem Council — Acts 15:1–35
Dr. Dan Estes pointed the campus community to unity in the Gospel and salvation through Christ alone.
2. Jesus Wins I: Fight for Freedom — Romans 6:1–11
Our Fall Bible Conference speaker, Dr. Jimmy Scroggins, challenged students to pursue sanctification with intentionality and joy.
3. Address to the Ephesian Elders — Acts 20:17–38
Dr. Ched Spellman highlighted Paul’s final charge to the Ephesian believers and the unstoppable advance of the Gospel.
Academic Momentum: God Grew Excellence and Provided Opportunities
In 2025, Cedarville was recognized among the top three evangelical universities in the nation (Wall Street Journal).
New Programs Launched
All Cedarville alumni and parents receive a 10% discount on these new programs or any other online graduate degree or certificate. Start as early as January or March!
Major Milestones Celebrated
- 40 years of nursing excellence
- New PA graduates making an impact
- A championship year for Cedarville forensics
Cedarville Online: Expanding Access More Broadly Than Ever Before
This fall marked the launch of Cedarville Online, opening biblically faithful undergraduate programs to students around the world.
62 students joined our inaugural fully online majors in accounting, communication, finance, IT management, and management.
New developments included:
God widened the reach of Cedarville’s mission beyond campus borders, and we are excited to announce new programs in 2026! Watch for updates.
Facility Expansion: God Made Room for More Students and More Ministry
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The Commons: A Dining Experience Reimagined
Fully renovated spaces designed for connection, community, and great food, including a late-night pizza bar and an allergen-aware kitchen.
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New Student Apartments (Fall 2026)
Four apartment buildings — each with 12 two-bedroom units — rising across State Route 72 to serve a growing student body.
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Bolthouse Academic Center (Fall 2027)
A 47,820-square-foot academic building for education, social work, humanities, and psychology.
Leave Your Mark
Honor God's work by dedicating an engraved paver on the Bolthouse patio.
Dedicate a PaverGlobal Outreach: God Sent Record Numbers To Serve the Nations
Students stepped into communities around the globe — and returned transformed.
45
Teams
498
Students
countless
Gospel moments
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As a team, we all experienced the sweetness and fulfillment of daily dependence on Him. I stepped on the plane back to the States with a renewed conviction to live with eternity in mind and to serve those around me missionally.
Abigail Highton '26, Togo summer break trip, 2025 
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This mission trip taught me the importance of prayer as a means of depending on God in the face of great need. The journey also showed us how to observe the world through the eyes of Christ, embracing the position of a servant and growing in the desire to love others as Christ first loved them.
Kamryn Fuller '26, Costa Rica summer break trip, 2025 
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As Christians, we should have a love so deep for Christ that it is evident in every aspect of our life and is something we cannot help but speak about and share with others — both believers and unbelievers. This GO Trip taught my team and I so much, and it will always hold a special place in my heart!
Bailey Kennelly '26, Maui spring break trip, 2025 
Where Did Global Outreach Teams Go in 2025?
Changed by the Journey
by Rich Stratton
Funded and prayed over by faithful friends, Global Outreach (GO) trips bring eye-opening transformation in the lives of those who go — both students and the faculty/staff who guide them.
Yellow Jackets: A Year of Grit and Championship Spirit
2025 brought memorable success on and off the field:
- Men's indoor track reclaimed the NCCAA title
- Men’s soccer completed their regular season unbeaten
- Esports and women’s golf teams launched
- Women’s volleyball hosted the G-MAC Championships as the No. 1 seed
- Women’s cross-country earned the 2025 G-MAC championship title
- NCAA Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence awarded for the 13th consecutive year
Our Yellow Jacket student-athletes competed with excellence and character.
Faithful Stewardship: God Sustained Our Financial Strength
For 46+ consecutive years, Cedarville has maintained a balanced budget. This year again exceeded expectations. God continues to provide generously and consistently.
Over
four decades
of balanced budgets
14.5 CFI score*
(on a scale from 1 to 10)
$132.2 million
annual budget for fiscal year 26
*Cedarville's conservative approach to external debt has once again resulted in a score above 10, which is the theoretical maximum for the Composite Financial Index (CFI). The CFI is a standard measure of a college's financial health, with 3.0 being a healthy target.
A Joy-Filled, Christ-Focused Student Community
Our campus is defined by our community — vibrant, fun, and rooted in Christ. This past year, students grew together, worshiped together, and created memories that will shape their lives well beyond their 1000 Days.
Beloved Traditions
Elliv
Getting Started Weekend
Homecoming
Campus Christmas
Student Life Blog: Most-Read Posts
- High School Senior to College Freshman: The Fears I Had (and How God Met Me at Cedarville) — Gabby Larrabee
- When Excellence Isn’t Enough: Finding Your Identity in Christ Through Academic Struggles — Sarah Pierce
- K9s at the Ville: How Students Are Changing Lives Four Paws at a Time — Eva Tweeten
Sidewalk Saturdays
Monthly events uniting the Village and University — a beautiful picture of shared community life.
BONUS: Leading the Way in Ethical AI
In August, Cedarville became the first evangelical Christian university to implement ChatGPT Edu campuswide through a partnership with OpenAI.
Faculty and students are engaging new technology with biblical wisdom — learning not just how to use AI but how to lead with integrity in an ever-changing world.
Campuswide AI Initiatives
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