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About Case Western Reserve University

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Case Western Reserve University is a private research university in Cleveland, OH, known for its very high research activity, stem focused, and selective admissions. With an acceptance rate of 27%, CWRU is selective, typically enrolling around 1,553 students each year. CWRU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1440–1530, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. CWRU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,976 per year; the sticker price of $74,114 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Case Western Reserve University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

27%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1485
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1440 – 1530 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Case Western Reserve University

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Essay Strategy
Case Western's essays reward students who name specific programs, labs, faculty, or research centers that connect to their goals. Reference something concrete, like the Nord Family Professor in a relevant department or a specific interdisciplinary program such as SAGES, to show you have done your homework beyond the school's homepage.
Test Score Strategy
Since Case Western is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, you are better off not submitting it. Let your GPA, course rigor, and essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Case Western Reserve University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$74k/yr$19.0k
30k-48k~$74k/yr$18.5k
48k-75k~$74k/yr$20.8k
75k-110k~$74k/yr$26.2k
110k+~$74k/yr$53.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

87%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$76k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,994
Undergrad Enrollment
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