Case western reserve university civil engineering ranking

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Academics

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Case Western Reserve University is a mid-sized school that boasts "fantastic research opportunities," "an awesome environment," and "amazing financial aid." CWRU is "known as an outstanding engineering school" and "companies in the engineering field are aware of CWRU's excellence and rigor and are very eager to hire CWRU grads." "Our academics and academic reputation is phenomenal," one happy student boasts. The "well-qualified and passionate" professors are "very involved in their fields" and "usually accessible and reasonable about their workload." "They all have connections within the research community or the private work sector." "We even get free tutoring (up to five hours a week). [The] academic load can be challenging, but if you take advantage of all the available resources around, it's definitely manageable!" "It is possible to do well in class and be involved in clubs and sports." If there's an area that academics could improve, it's the liberal arts, as students in these majors report feeling their departments are sometimes overlooked. Overall, CWRU "is very good at producing students prepared to excel in their career, especially within engineering, medicine, and business." The university "offers great scholarships and has fantastic research opportunities." A finance major reports she decided to attend because "it was affordable, prestigious, in an awesome environment, and the people here were all so genuine when I came to visit." All in all, students really feel that CWRU is a university on the rise. As a cognitive science and psychology student puts it, "If universities were stocks, I'd put all my money into Case Western."

Student Body

"Case definitely has a 'nerd school' reputation" but students stress that "you can find all sorts of people" here and overall the student body is "a quirky mish-mosh of quirky students all engaging with one another and doing their best to advance society in one form or another." Students are high achievers; a typical student "works hard [and] studies a lot" yet always makes sure to find "time to socialize and invest their time in numerous groups, activities, and other endeavors." The "best way to fit in" is to get active by "joining student organizations, doing community service, jamming out to music in the residence halls, or doing a group study session."

Campus Life

One student sums up the university as "nerdy but a lot of fun." Activities at CWRU reflect this "nerdy" nature. "One of our biggest campus events (which I help run) is a 10 day long game of tag known as Humans vs. Zombies," a sociology and theatre major says. On campus, "Case offers literally everything in the way of clubs, jobs, research, and things to do." There's even a fairly strong Greek presence. Students do, however, note that the school's academic focus leads to somewhat lackluster school spirit: "Few students could tell you the football team's record or who the basketball team is facing this weekend." Off-campus, students have the entire city of Cleveland to explore, with several noting that the area closest to campus "offers great museums and downtown has lots of attractions to check out."

Admissions

  • Overview
  • GPA Breakdown
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores
  • Testing Policies
  • Deadlines
  • Other Admission Factors
  • Selectivity Rating

Admissions

Overview

Applicants: 33,232

Acceptance Rate: 26%


GPA Breakdown

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SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

680 - 740

SAT Math

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

730 - 790

SAT Composite Scores

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

1420 - 1520

ACT Composite Scores

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

32 - 35


Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for use in admission

Test Optional


Deadlines

Early Decision — November 1

Early Decision II — January 15

Early Action — November 1

Regular — January 15


Other Admission Factors

Academic


Rigor of Secondary School Record


Class Rank


Academic GPA

Non-Academic


Extracurricular Activities


Selectivity Rating


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Academics

  • Faculty and Class Information
  • Graduation Rates
  • Majors
  • Degrees
  • Career Services
  • Prominent Alumni
  • Academic Rating

Academics

Faculty and Class Information



Most frequent class size

10 - 19

Most frequent lab / sub section size

10 - 19



Graduation Rates


Majors

  • AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • American/United States Studies/Civilization.
  • Area Studies.
  • Asian Studies/Civilization.
  • Ethnic Studies.
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
  • French Studies.
  • German Studies.
  • Japanese Studies.
  • Women's Studies.

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Computational Biology.
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
  • Evolutionary Biology.

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.

  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Science/Studies.

  • EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Latin Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.

  • ENGINEERING.

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Chemical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
  • Engineering, General.
  • Materials Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
  • Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
  • Systems Engineering.

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.

  • FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Human Nutrition.

  • FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Chinese Language and Literature.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • Comparative Literature.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

  • HISTORY.

  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
  • History, General.

  • MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Statistics, General.

  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Cognitive Science.
  • Gerontology.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Nutrition Sciences.

  • NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Studies.
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other.

  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.

  • PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Astronomy.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Chemistry, Other.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Materials Science.
  • Physics, General.
  • Planetary Astronomy and Science.
  • Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.

  • PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Music, General.


Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate


Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available


Career Services


Alumni Network


Alumni Services


Classes


Interest Inventory


Internships


Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School


Coop


Experiential


Internship


Notable Faculty


Prominent Alumni



Anthony and Joseph Russo

American film and television directors



Mark Weinberger

Global Chairman and CEO of EY (formerly Ernst & Young)


Dr. David Satcher

Former US Surgeon General


Frank Rudy

Inventor of Nike Air-Sole


Paul Buchheit

Google employee #23 & inventor of Gmail


Academic Rating

Careers

Graduation Rates


Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available


Career Services


Alumni Network


Alumni Services


Classes


Interest Inventory


Internships


Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School


Coop


Experiential


Internship


ROI & Outcomes

Information from PayScale:


Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)


Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)


Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)


Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)





Students Say

The academic atmosphere at CWRU is “full of opportunities for research or internship experience.” Opportunities for co-ops, lab experience, shadowing, and volunteering with some of the world’s top organizations help to overlay classroom theory with hands-on applications, and Case Western Reserve’s science and tech programs act as a natural feeder to the booming healthcare and biotechnology industries in Cleveland and across the country. “A student need only simply look, or ask career services,” says one. In addition to being academics, professors include “professionals in the work force who bring those experiences to the classroom for a much more enhanced education,” and can become the foundation of a contact network for jobs after graduation. Many engineering students at Case Western Reserve also take part in a co-op, which is a full-time, two-semester-long, paid work experience that gives students a head start with potential employers. Students in the College of Arts & Sciences can take part in a similar (but shorter) experience called a practicum. The median starting salary for graduates who visited PayScale.com was $68,100, and 51 percent of these same graduates reported feeling that their job had a meaningful impact on the world.

Tuition & Aid

Dates

Application Deadlines

Feb 1


Required Forms

FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
School


Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid


Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid



Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program


Average amount of loan debt per graduate


Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package


Financial aid provided to international students


Expenses per Academic Year

Average Cost for Books and Supplies

$1,200


Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study

No

Board for Commuters

$1,585

Transportation for Commuters

$900


Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology

Federal and Institutional


Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based

Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds


Need-Based Federal Pell


Need-Based Private Scholarships


Need-Based SEOG


Need-Based State Scholarships


Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available


Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

Direct PLUS Loans


Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans


Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans


Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)

College/university loans from institutional funds


Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)

Yes



Financial Aid Rating

Student Body

Overall


Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment

5,792

Foreign Countries Represented

46


Demographics


98% are full time

2% are part time

Campus Life

  • Campus Life
  • Housing Options
  • Sports
  • Student Activities
  • Special Needs Admissions
  • Student Services
  • Sustainability
  • Campus Security Report
  • Other Information

Campus Life

Overview


Campus Life

Undergrads living on campus

70%

Help finding off-campus housing

Yes


First-Year Students living on campus

90%


Campus Environment

Large Urban


Housing Options

Apartment Married


Apartment Single


Dorms Coed

Frat Sorority


Other


Wellness Housing


Special Needs Admissions



College Entrance Tests Required



Documentation Required for LD

We request a neuropsychological evaluation from a qualified specialist.


Documentation Required for ADHD

We request a neuropsychological evaluation or narrative from a qualified professional with a history with the student.


Special Need Services Offered

Calculator allowed in exams


Dictionary allowed in exams


Computer allowed in exams


Spellchecker allowed in exams







Distraction-free environment


Accommodation for students with ADHD



Other assistive technology


Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations

249

Number of Honor Societies

8


Number of Social Sororities

9

Number of Religious Organizations

7



Sports


Men's Sports (Spartans)

11 Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling

Women's Sports (Spartans)

10 Sports

Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball


Student Services

Health


Womens Center


LGBT Support Groups


Minority Support Groups: The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers academic, cultural, and social programs to assist underrepresented students at CWRU. See http://students.case.edu/multicultural/. Minority student organizations include the African American Society, Asian American Alliance, National Society of Black Engineers, and the Daniel Hale Williams Pre-Medical Society.


Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: John Carroll University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Kent State University


Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee


Sustainability-focused degree available


School employs a sustainability officer


Public GHG inventory plan


% food budget spent on local/organic food


Available Transportation Alternatives



Condensed Work Week Option For Employees


Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle


Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus


Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters


Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers


School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling


School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees

Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2022.


Campus Security Report

Campus Security Report


The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/


Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network


% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet



Partnerships with Technology Companies


Personal computer included in tuition for each student


Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors


Description

Dell, Apple, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon

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