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About Case Western Reserve
Case Western Reserve University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western Reserve was founded in 1826. The college currently enrolls around 12,201 students per year, including 6,017 undergraduates.
Case Western Reserve Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Case Western Reserve. The acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve is 27%. In 2022, 10,607 out of 38,701 total applicants were accepted.
| Case Western Reserve University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 27% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 32% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 32% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 42% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Case Western Reserve University is located in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, near Cleveland.
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College Info
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.
Case Western Reserve SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1420 - 1520
Math SAT Range
730 - 790
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
Unknown
Unknown
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 Time2%
Part Time19%
In State81%
Out-of-StateData 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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