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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate27%

About Case Western Reserve

Case Western Reserve University Overview

Case Western Reserve University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western Reserve was founded in 1826 and now enrolls around 11,465 students a year, including 5,430 undergrads. Case Western Reserve offers housing for up to 4,400 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 80% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Case Western Reserve! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Case Western Reserve's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Case Western Reserve students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Case Western Reserve has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Case Western Reserve has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Case Western Reserve on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Case Western Reserve on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! January 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by March 27.

2021 Case Western Reserve Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate 30%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 56%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 69%
Tuition $52,448
Percent of Need Met 97%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package $48,862

Is Case Western Reserve a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Case Western Reserve offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Case Western Reserve Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into Case Western Reserve. Around 30% of applicants get into Case Western Reserve each year. Last year, 29,084 students applied to Case Western Reserve and 8,804 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Case Western Reserve

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Case Western Reserve, around 93% return for their sophomore year. Around 85% of students who started at Case Western Reserve earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Case Western Reserve Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 54% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Case Western Reserve grads is $67,500 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Case Western Reserve's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Case Western Reserve's endowment was valued at $1.9 billion in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Case Western Reserve meets 97% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $48,862 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $31,201 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve. Based on this information, how does Case Western Reserve sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Case Western Reserve a good school for you?

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Where is Case Western Reserve University Located?

Case Western Reserve is located in the urban setting of Cleveland, Ohio.

If you want to see Case Western Reserve for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Cleveland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cleveland Hopkins International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Case Western Reserve and Cleveland are like without leaving home.

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College Info

10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106

Campus Setting: Urban

Case Western Reserve Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Case Western Reserve is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Case Western Reserve is Jul 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Case Western Reserve University is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Case Western Reserve SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1420 - 1520

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Math SAT Range

730 - 790

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Reading SAT Range

680 - 750

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1520 and Above

Good

1420 to 1520

Avg

1420 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Case Western Reserve students is 1465. Applicants with SAT scores of 1520 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Case Western Reserve, while applicants with SAT scores between 1420 to 1520 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1420 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Case Western Reserve.

Case Western Reserve Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$83,553

In State

$83,553

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$64,100
$64,100
Fees
$1,251
$1,251
Housing
$18,202
$18,202
Books
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Student Life

Wondering what life at Case Western Reserve is like? There are approximately 12,201 students enrolled at Case Western Reserve, including 6,017 undergraduate students and 6,184 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 19% percent are from OH and 81% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

19%

In State

81%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

12,201

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

27%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$65,351

Out-of-State

$65,351

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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