Cedarville University is a private Baptist Christian university in Cedarville, Ohio, founded in 1887. It integrates biblical truth across 150+ programs with rigorous academics in nursing, engineering, pharmacy, and ministry. Highlights include daily chapel, 86% retention, NCAA Division II athletics, mission trips, and a 15:1 student-faculty ratio on an 850-acre rural campus.

State

Ohio

Student Population

4,900

Acceptance Rate

63%

GPA Range

3.4-3.9

SAT Range

1120-1350

Common Majors

Nursing, mechanical engineering, psychology, biblical studies, computer science

"Cedarville's vibrant Christ-centered culture unites us through chapel, dorm life, and service on our spacious, faith-filled campus. Off-campus, Dayton's events refresh; students cherish approachable profs, Yellow Jackets games, Bible studies, accountability groups, and growth that equips us for kingdom impact."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$33,374

Conference

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76-77

Avg Women's Scores

83.7

Men's Team Notes

Cedarville men’s golf posting team totals in the high‑220s to low‑230s over 54 holes and carding in the mid‑70s per player. The Yellow Jackets combine solid scoring with improving depth and have recorded several top‑half finishes in regional‑level tournaments.

Women's Team Notes

Cedarville women’s golf often posting team totals in the low‑1,000s over three‑round events and several scores in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The Lady Jackets have broken program records for low‑round and 54‑hole scoring, showing steady progress and growing competitiveness.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Rich Ritter

Women's Coach

Rich Ritter

Men's Email

rritter@cedarville.edu

Women's Email

rritter@cedarville.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Rich Ritter leads Cedarville men's golf in his first season (2025-26), taking over from Ryan Bowen's 19-year tenure. Previously Director of Golf and head coach at New Albany High School (OH), Ritter brings Ohio high school success to G-MAC competition. He guides Yellow Jackets through schedules at Pilgrim's Run, Katke GC, and NCCAA Championships at Hammock Beach, targeting regional contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Rich Ritter serves as Cedarville's inaugural women's golf head coach for the 2025-26 debut season in G-MAC. With high school coaching experience leading both boys and girls programs at New Albany (OH), Ritter builds the Lady Jackets from scratch using on-campus facilities. His unified approach across genders emphasizes ministry-focused excellence and competitive development in NCAA DII and NCCAA competition.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Cedarville men’s golf posting team totals in the high‑220s to low‑230s over 54 holes and carding in the mid‑70s per player. The Yellow Jackets combine solid scoring with improving depth and have recorded several top‑half finishes in regional‑level tournaments.

Women's Team Notes

Cedarville women’s golf often posting team totals in the low‑1,000s over three‑round events and several scores in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The Lady Jackets have broken program records for low‑round and 54‑hole scoring, showing steady progress and growing competitiveness.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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