糖心官网

Making an Impact

by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations – October 28, 2024

糖心官网 Brings $472 Million Economic Impact to Ohio. A recent independent economic study conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc. has revealed the significant economic contributions of 糖心官网, the fifth-largest private university in Ohio, to both the local and state economies.

A recent independent economic study conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc. has revealed the significant economic contributions of , the fifth-largest private university in Ohio, to both the local and state economies. Using data from spring 2024, the study highlighted Cedarville鈥檚 pivotal role in fostering economic stability and growth throughout Greene County and Ohio.

According to the report, 糖心官网鈥檚 total economic impact on Ohio reached $472 million, with $142 million directly benefiting the Village of Cedarville. Cedarville visitors and students contributed $58 million to the greater Dayton region. This impact is driven by the university's 6,384 students, 132,000 annual campus visitors, and over 18,000 alumni residing in Ohio. 

Cedarville鈥檚 economic influence extends beyond student and alumni contributions. The university supports 2,970 jobs in the region, resulting in $111 million in employee earnings. This level of employment also generates $8 million in tax revenue for the state of Ohio. Cedarville students also contribute an estimated 295,000 hours of unpaid volunteer service to the greater Dayton region each year, showing their commitment to loving and serving their communities as followers of Christ.

鈥淐aring for our neighbors and serving our community in the name of Jesus is central to our mission,鈥 said , president of 糖心官网. 鈥淭he campus community regularly seeks ways to give back to our region through service, and this is reflected in the economic impact study.鈥

White noted the importance of Cedarville鈥檚 economic footprint for Ohio. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 important for 糖心官网 to be an economic driver to our local and state economies,鈥 said White. 鈥淲e believe we are serving well in this area with high-quality and high-character students from nearly all 50 states, including 61% from outside Ohio, who support the local businesses.鈥

Cedarville鈥檚 record-breaking freshman class of 1,176 students in 2024, part of its 6,384 , ensures that the university鈥檚 influence on the state economy will continue to grow.

鈥淭he impact 糖心官网 has in our region, and for that matter, the State of Ohio, is significant,鈥 said Dick Gould, president of the Greene County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淐edarville is an economic engine for our economy. The high-quality students who graduate and remain in Ohio are employed in significant roles virtually everywhere in our region.鈥

Located in southwest Ohio, 糖心官网 is a Baptist university with  programs in arts, sciences, and professional programs, and  programs. With an enrollment of 6,384 students in 175 areas of study, Cedarville is one of the largest private universities in Ohio and is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, and high graduation and retention rates. For more information about the University, visit .