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Case Western Reserve University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Cleveland, OH🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, this private university enrolls about 12,200 students and admits roughly one-third of applicants. Engineering and biology are particularly strong, accounting for 44% of degrees awarded. The average net price after financial aid is $38,279 annually, and graduates earn a median of $87,989 ten years after enrollment, with a 87% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
36.5%
Enrollment
12,201
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
87%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1430 – 1540
ACT (composite)
32 – 34
GPA
3.39 – 3.71

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$19,025
family income
$30–48k
$18,506
family income
$48–75k
$20,849
family income
$75–110k
$26,159
family income
$110k+
$53,061
family income
18% receive Pell grants
47% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Case Western Reserve University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Engineering
25.1%
Biology
18.8%
Computer Science
9.2%
Social Sciences
8.3%
Business & Marketing
8.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$87,989
Earnings (6 yr)
$75,613
Completion
87%
Retention
92%
Median debt
$24,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University?

Case Western Reserve University has an acceptance rate of 36.5%, making it selective.

What GPA do you need to get into Case Western Reserve University?

Admitted students at Case Western Reserve University typically have a GPA between 3.39 and 3.71 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1430 and 1540 on the SAT. The ACT range is 32–34.

How much does Case Western Reserve University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $19,025 per year, rising to $53,061 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.