At Cedarville, we are committed to making a high-quality Christian education affordable and accessible for families. With tuition, housing, and food rates well below the national average for private colleges and a wide range of scholarships and grants available, Cedarville works closely with students and families to help them understand and cover their college costs.
For students entering in 2026–27, academic scholarships for new residential freshmen range from $15,000 to $25,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years when GPA requirements are maintained. Additional aid opportunities include need-based scholarships and grants, academic program scholarships (such as music and pharmacy), athletic scholarships, and Federal Student Loans for students who complete the FAFSA.
Other Rates Listed Below
- Part-time, overload, and auditing tuition rates
- Summer school rates (see summer school website for more information)
Undergraduate Costs and Financial Aid
For the 2026–27 academic year, the total direct cost for residential undergraduate students at Cedarville University is $49,990, which includes tuition, fees, housing, and a 21-meal plan. This total is significantly reduced by financial aid, with an average estimated aid package of $32,300 for new residential freshmen, and the estimated remaining balance after aid is $17,690 per year.
| Direct Charges Before Financial Aid (billed per term on student invoice) | Fall '26 | Spring '27 | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Tuition 1 (12–17 credits per semester) | $19,600 | $19,600 | $39,200 |
| Student Services Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Housing (average for residence halls) | $2,741 | $2,741 | $5,482 |
| Food (21-meal plan) | $2,504 | $2,504 | $5,008 |
| Total Direct Charges Before Financial Aid 2 | $24,995 | $24,995 | $49,990 |
| Estimated Scholarships and Financial Aid (calculation based on average awards received by new freshmen in 2025–26) | |||
| Average Scholarship Package | $13,400 | $13,400 | $26,800 |
| Federal Student Loans (dependent freshmen or first-year transfer students) | up to $2,750 | up to $2,750 | up to $5,500 |
| Total Estimated Aid | $16,150 | $16,150 | $32,300 |
| Estimated Remaining Balance | $8,845 | $8,845 | $17,690 |
Federal regulations require institutions provide an allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential for a student in a program that prepares them to enter a profession that requires such a qualification. Institutions are permitted to use an average. If you are taking such an exam for this academic year, add $264 to the total cost of attendance (note: this is not a charge to your bill) and contact the Financial Aid office, as it may allow for an increase in your educational loan(s).
How much financial aid am I eligible to receive?
- View Cedarville's scholarships and grants
- Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate all aid options
- Access online payment calculator to evaluate payment plans
| Estimated Variable Costs (these costs are not billed on your student invoice) | Fall '26 | Spring '27 | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textbooks and Supplies | $830 | $830 | $1,660 |
| Computer | $580 | $580 | $1,160 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,178 | $1,178 | $2,356 |
| Transportation | $418 | $418 | $836 |
Other Tuition Rates for 2026–27
| 2026–27 Part-Time and Overload Tuition Rates | |
|---|---|
| Part-time (1–11.5 credits per semester) | $1,484 per credit |
| Overload (17.5+ credits per semester) | $1,015 per credit |
| Auditing tuition per semester credit | $598 per credit |
| Summer 2026 3 | |
| Summer tuition per semester credit | $1,021 per credit |
| Summer online tuition per semester credit | $525 per credit |
| Summer housing and food per week | $333 |
| 2026–27 Tuition Rates for the IID Program at the ICC in Columbus | |
| Block Tuition for IID (12–17 credits per semester) | $21,879 per semester |
| Part-time (1–11.5 credits per semester) | $1,658 per credit |
| Overload (17.5+ credits per semester) | $1,015 per credit |
1 Students studying in the innovative and industrial design (IID) program at the International Center for Creativity (ICC) campus in Columbus, Ohio, pay a program-specific, increased tuition rate. For details, review the IID tuition rates.
2 Nursing majors are billed an annual program fee of $500 ($250 per semester). All students, regardless of major, may incur individual course fees. Program and course fees are included as part of the student's invoice.
3 Undergraduate students who enroll in summer 2026 can apply for summer loans by completing the Summer Aid Application after they enroll.