Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio | case.edu
Case Western Reserve University is a leading research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, where smart, ambitious students thrive. CWRU blends a collaborative, innovative spirit with strong academics in fields like engineering, business, the arts, and the sciences. Undergraduates benefit from close connections with world-renowned hospitals, research centers, and industry partners right on campus. With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll find small classes, supportive professors, and opportunities to do meaningful research and hands-on learning starting your first year. Beyond academics, students enjoy a vibrant campus community, countless clubs, and the culture and resources of Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood — home to museums, music, and more. If you’re looking for a place where you can push boundaries, ask big questions, and shape your own path, Case Western Reserve will challenge and support you every step of the way.
Representatives
Emily Pacheco
She/Her/Hers
Associate Director
(216) 538-7995
epacheco@case.edu
Based in Oakland, CA
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
CLE (20 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
6,500 / 12,000
Average Class Size
20
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
80% / 0% / 55%
Athletics Division
Division III
Athletics League
No Answer
Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
33 / 1440-1530
Mid-Range or Average GPA
3.8
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
40,000 / 9,000 (23%%)
Deposits
1550
Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: November 1
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Spring Admit: November 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall Semester Early Application: March 15
Regular Admission: July 1
Spring: November 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
case.edu/admission/tuition-aid/scholarships
Points of Pride
Innovation and Entrepreneurship — Think[box], our 50,000-square-foot innovation center, is one of the largest student makerspaces in the country, giving students free access to tools, equipment, and startup resources.
Unparalleled Medical and Health Connections — Located in Cleveland’s University Circle, students benefit from partnerships with world-renowned institutions like Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and the VA Medical Center — all right next door.
A History of Impact — From pioneering the Michelson-Morley experiment that helped prove the theory of relativity to our legacy of firsts in medicine, law, and engineering, CWRU has shaped ideas that changed the world.
