Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2019

A VISION FOR ENROLLMENT GROWTH At most universities, the multiyear decline in enrollment continues. International student applications dropped by 6.6% this past year and that combined with a flat-to- declining pool of high school graduates, led to an overall decline of 1.7% in total student population. 1 This past year only half of all four-year schools met their admissions goals. 2 Fortunately, at Cedarville, God has blessed us with enrollment growth. Our total enrollment has grown from 3,472 to 4,193 during the past five years. This growth included 518 undergraduate students, each one representing an opportunity to impact a life for the Gospel during their 1,000 days of residential study. Our graduate enrollment has We believe God has extended generous grace to us and that our commitment to follow Him has resulted in transformational growth in our enrollment, our finances, and, most importantly, our spiritual atmosphere on campus. In an environment of significant spiritual and cultural headwinds, declining population of college-age students, and higher standards of accountability for the value of higher education, Cedarville University has witnessed substantial enrollment growth and strengthening of its financial position. We see this as evidence of God’s generous grace and provision through His people. 2 | Cedarville Magazine