Case Western Reserve University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Case Western Reserve University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Case Western Reserve University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Cleveland, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,186, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 29%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 86%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $64,100.
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- #3 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs
- #5 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Biomedical Engineering Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile32-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1430-1540
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
13k
Students enrolled
12%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
17%
Unknown
1%
Black
3%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Asian
14%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
12% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
13
Total Online Enrollment
1,470
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.12% online, 88% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
95% On-campus
5% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate3% online
Master's12% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $64,100 | $64,100 |
| Graduate | $52,360 | $52,360 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $18,202 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,350 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,750 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,350 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,350 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $84,852 | $84,852 |
| Off-campus without family | $77,400 | $77,400 |
| Off-campus with family | $66,650 | $66,650 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
17%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
86%
Pell Grant
12%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$70k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Wrestling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 9 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 10 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 19 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 20 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 21 | Psychology. | |||
| 22 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 23 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 24 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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