University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
40% admitted · $34,347/yr after aid
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 37%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $44,622
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $89,865
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit college in Cleveland, OH with 6,437 undergraduates. It admits 37% of applicants, and admitted students average 1513 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $44,622 per year ($14,046 for families earning under $30,000). 87% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,865 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 37%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 39,033
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,193
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing700–760
200800
SAT Math730–780
200800
ACT Composite32–34
136
What Case Western Reserve University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $88,326
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $69,270
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,046
- $30–48k$17,955
- $48–75k$24,534
- $75–110k$31,965
- $110k+$55,534
Get a personal estimate with Case Western Reserve University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $89,865
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,437
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White34%
- Hispanic12%
- Black6%
- Asian31%
Case Western Reserve University FAQ
What is Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate?+
Case Western Reserve University admits 37% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 700–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 730–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1513.
What ACT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–34.
Is Case Western Reserve University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Case Western Reserve University?+
In Fall 2023, 39,033 students applied to Case Western Reserve University and 11,193 were admitted; 1,544 enrolled.
Does Case Western Reserve University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Case Western Reserve University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Case Western Reserve University require an essay?+
Case Western Reserve University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Case Western Reserve University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $88,326 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $44,622.
What is Case Western Reserve University's graduation rate?+
87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 201645 · How we use this data
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