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." "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." 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." About
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Student Body
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Admissions
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
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Academics
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- 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 //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: //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: //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