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Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Case Western Reserve University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Case Western Reserve University sits in Cleveland proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 11.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $143,580 four years out. 17.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 6,437 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 92.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1430 and 1540 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Case Western Reserve University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Case Western Reserve University received 39,033 applications and admitted 11,193 (28.7%), with 1,544 enrolling.
Case Western Reserve University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1430–1540 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Case Western Reserve University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 700 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 730 | 770 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 34 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Case Western Reserve University compares
| Case Western Reserve University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 36.5% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $66,608 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $87,989 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Case Western Reserve University: $87,989 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $66,608 regardless of where you're from. At Case Western Reserve University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 6,437 undergrads, Case Western Reserve University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
87.2% of Case Western Reserve University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 32.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $66,608 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Case Western Reserve University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $143,580 |
| Economics | $114,601 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $106,134 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,557 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,533 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,197 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $94,168 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,760 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,582 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,493 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,980 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,451 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,576 |
| Psychology, General | $55,540 |
| Biology, General | $53,604 |
Median earnings for these 15 Case Western Reserve University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $87,989 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 53 additional Case Western Reserve University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Case Western Reserve University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1430–1540 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 36.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate?
28.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 11,193 admitted from 39,033 applicants.
How much does Case Western Reserve University cost?
At Case Western Reserve University, published tuition is $66,608 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Case Western Reserve University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Case Western Reserve University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $87,989 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences — 58.9% admitted
- Ohio Christian University — 38% admitted
- Cleveland Institute of Music — 47.3% admitted
- Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences — 45.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.