Case Western Reserve University
Private college · Cleveland, OH · 6,437 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
37%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1430–1540
ACT (middle 50%)
32–34
Average net price
$44,622
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,326
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
87%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Case Western Reserve University?
Case Western Reserve University accepts about 37 of every 100 applicants (37%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1430 and 1540 on the SAT. A score at or above 1540 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1430, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–34.
The latest federal data says Case Western Reserve University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Case Western Reserve University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Case Western Reserve University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,326 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $44,622 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $69,270 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$69,270
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$69,270
- Room & board$19,514
- Total cost of attendance$88,326
- Average net price after grants$44,622
Popular majors
Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing, Business.
Case Western Reserve University FAQ
- What is Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate?
- 37% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1430–1540. Aim for 1540 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–34.
- Is Case Western Reserve University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Case Western Reserve University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Case Western Reserve University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Case Western Reserve University cost?
- About $88,326 a year before aid; $44,622 on average after grants.
- What is Case Western Reserve University's FAFSA school code?
- 003024. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Case Western Reserve University receives your information.
- What is Case Western Reserve University's graduation rate?
- 87% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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