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Case Western Reserve University
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  • 4 Year
  • CLEVELAND, OH

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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Case Western Reserve is a highly rated private university located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,661 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Case Western Reserve acceptance rate is 30%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduating 84% of students, Case Western Reserve alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $59,600.

About

10900 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
About Case Western Reserve...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Presidents' Athletic Conference

Case Western Reserve University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

CWRU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
30%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1410-1530
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$38,166 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,761 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 114 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 128 responses
34%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 128 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    4%
  • On Campus
    96%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,661 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
131
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 79 responses
  • Everyone's a nerd in their own way
    28%
  • Nerdy but Social-ish
    28%
  • Everyone is so unique! No "typical student"
    13%
  • 100% nerdy. 100% awesome.
    10%
  • Nerdy introvert.
    8%
  • Nerd
    5%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 137 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 168 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 81 responses
  • Hard academic
    27%
  • Outstanding and constantly improving
    12%
  • The struggle is real
    12%
  • Excellent, but always improving
    11%
  • Good academics but lots of room for improvement
    10%
  • The best
    9%
  • Overrated
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$74,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 64 responses

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