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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH·Private·~37% acceptance

Case Western Reserve University is a private university in Cleveland, OH. It admits about 37% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $41,190 per year after financial aid. About 87% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $87,989 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$41,190/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $85,851
Aid cuts ~$44,661/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1430–1540
ACT (middle 50%)32–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
87%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$75,613
median earnings, 6yr
$87,989
median earnings, 10yr
How Case Western Reserve reads an application

What Case Western Reserve values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankExtracurriculars
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsInterviewTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Test scoresFirst-generation statusVolunteer work

From Case Western Reserve’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Case Western Reserve requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Case Western Reserve requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate?
Case Western Reserve University admits about 37% of applicants.
How much does Case Western Reserve University cost?
At Case Western Reserve University, the average net price after aid is about $41,190 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,851 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Case Western Reserve University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1430–1540 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT.
What are Case Western Reserve University's application deadlines?
Case Western Reserve University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Case Western Reserve University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Case Western Reserve University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, and Extracurriculars as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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