Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cleveland, Ohio with 6,437 undergraduates. It admits 37% of applicants, costs an average of $44,622 a year after grants and graduates 87% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Case Western Reserve University acceptance rate and admissions
Case Western Reserve University admitted 37% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1430 to 1540
4001600
ACT composite
32 to 34
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 700 to 760, math 730 to 780). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Case Western Reserve University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Early decision II
Jan 15, 2027
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 15, 2027
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 15, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants ($0 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Case Western Reserve University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Case Western Reserve University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$69,270
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$19,514
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$88,326
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$44,622
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $44,622 a year after grants and scholarships, $43,704 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Case Western Reserve University graduation rate, earnings and debt
87%finished within 6 years92%came back for year two19%get a Pell Grant
87% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $89,865 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Case Western Reserve University$89,865
Ohio median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,018
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Case Western Reserve University$21,500
Ohio median$25,000
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Case Western Reserve University majors and what graduates earn
Case Western Reserve University awarded bachelor's degrees in 66 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($143,580).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Case Western Reserve University
111 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University?
Case Western Reserve University admitted 37% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Case Western Reserve University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $69,270. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $44,622 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 700 to 760 in reading and writing and 730 to 780 in math, and 32 to 34 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Case Western Reserve University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Case Western Reserve University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Case Western Reserve University?
87% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Case Western Reserve University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $89,865 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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