Welcome to Cedarville University, an exceptional Christian university in southwest Ohio. As one of the top Christian colleges in the Midwest, Cedarville University attracts 6,384 undergraduate, online, graduate, and dual-enrolled high school students to more than 175 areas of study. Founded in 1887 for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ, Cedarville is recognized nationally as a Baptist college with caring, authentic community; rigorous and Christ-centered academic programs; strong graduation and retention rates; intentional focus on the Gospel; accredited professional and health science majors; and leading student engagement ratings. Cedarville University has been honored as one of the top-ranked Christian universities granting bachelor’s degrees and a "best college" for studying the Bible. Cedarville University academic teams regularly win or rank in the top tier of national and international competitions. The Wall Street Journal has recognized Cedarville as one of the nation's top three evangelical universities.