Torch, Spring 1985

ENROLLMENT 1984 1,815 People are amazed at the way Cedarville College is flourishing . They look at the school ' s rapid growth , its financial stability, and the worldwide impact of its students , and they wonder: "How can this be happening in light of a shrinking pool of college-age students , recent inflationary pressures , and cutbacks in student financi al aid?" The president of another Ohio college recently remarked to Dr. Paul Di xon, "One thing is certain about Cedarville . You know who you are , and you know where you are going ." He was right. Years ago the trustees envisioned what kind of institution they wanted Cedarville to become. Then , under their godly guidance and efforts , their dream for the colleg.e was fulfilled . The college's mission is simple and distinctive: to offer students a quality education consistent with Biblical truth . This was accomplished again in the 1983-84 academic year through QUALITY - quality students, programs , Christian emphasis , alumni , faculty, management , support , and planning - producing a quality future. Cedarville flourishes because it settles for nothing less than - QUALITY. Quality Students. Last year ' s students came from 43 states and several foreign countries , attracted by Cedarville ' s reputation among Christian colleges and other universities . The record enrollment of 1,815 students represented a growth of 53 percent over the last six years. Cedarville College reached capacity enrollment fall quarter , and some prospective students comprised a waiting list for winter quarter. The grades and test scores of freshmen testify to the increasing academic quality of the student body . Cedarville' s growth has not been achieved at the expense of quality. Indications are that this will be repeated in the fall of 1985; applications are currently running ahead of last year' s figures. Most distinctive about Cedarville students is that all profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior . This profession evidences a commitment to the high moral standards of the Scriptures, which in turn affects in a positive way their entire college experience : academically, spiritually , and socially. Cedarville College graduates hold an excellent record on the repayment of National Direct Student Loans . Their default rate of less than one percent is the lowest of all Ohio colleges and universities and one of the lowest in the nation . Quality Programs. Students come to Cedarville because of excellent programs . Offered are 44 areas of study - 30 majors and 14 special programs. In fact , the college offers 9 of the 10 majors most wanted by American students, according to a recent College Board survey . Major Fields of Study Accounting American Studies Behavioral Science Bible, Comprehensive Bible, Preseminary Biology Broadcasting Business Administration Business Education, Comprehensive Chemistry Church Music Communication Arts Computer Information Systems Elementary Education English History Mathematics Music Music Education Nursing (B.S .N .) Physical Education Political Science Prelaw Psychology Public Administration Science, Comprehensive Social Science Sociology Spanish Special Programs Bible - one year Medical Technology Preagriculture Predental Preengineering Premedical Prepharmacy Preveterinary Professional Writing ROTC - Army and Air Force Study Abroad Program Secondary Education (20 areas of certification) Secretarial Administration (2-year) Special Education Urban Studies