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Case Western Reserve University

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1,665 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B-
    case.edu
    10900 Euclid Ave.
    Cleveland, OH 44106
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    About Case Western...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Presidents' Athletic Conference
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    From the moment students become part of the Case Western Reserve University community, they are immersed in and are integral to a culture of ambition and achievement. An entire team of faculty and staff is in place to help you discover opportunities and experiences that move you purposefully toward your career and educational goals. Your peers will inspire you with their curiosity and clever application of what they are learning. You will inspire others by the questions you ask, the risks you take and your desire to make your world better. While we tackle projects and problems—and solve them—in a way that makes us seem like a much larger university, you will find our community of 5,200 undergraduates to be incredibly friendly, kind and encouraging.

    Students have broad access to the curriculum across our four schools and colleges: Case School of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and Weatherhead School of Management.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    29%
    SAT Range
    1350-1520
    ACT Range
    30-34
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $34,061/ 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
    $33,016/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    80%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.110 responses
    62%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.115 responses
    34%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.115 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      117 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      102 Graduates
    • Biology
      97 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      81 Graduates
    • Nursing
      74 Graduates
    • Psychology
      69 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      59 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      57 Graduates
    • Accounting
      51 Graduates
    • Finance
      50 Graduates
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    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      1%
    • On Campus
      99%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,095Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    166
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 65 responses
    • Nerdy but Social-ish
      31%
    • Everyone's a nerd in their own way
      29%
    • Everyone is so unique! No "typical student"
      14%
    • Nerdy introvert.
      8%
    • Nerd
      6%
    • 100% nerdy. 100% awesome.
      5%
    • That cool dork who did your homework in math class
      3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
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    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.124 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.155 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 68 responses
    • Hard academic
      24%
    • The struggle is real
      15%
    • Outstanding and constantly improving
      15%
    • Excellent, but always improving
      12%
    • The best
      10%
    • Good academics but lots of room for improvement
      9%
    • Overrated
      6%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $74,600/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      85%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      94%
      National
      83%
      87%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.62 responses
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      Case Western Reserve University Reviews

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      Case Western exceeded my expectations of a college experience in terms of a balanced academic and social life (you'll find the parties if you look for it). Here, you'll meet some of the most intelligent yet humble, creative, and dedicated students and quite frankly, friends for life. The professors truly care about what they teach and make learning, exciting. Almost every professor is open and happy to have a conversation about anything!
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      Case Western Reserve University had a very hard time transitioning to online learning. Most professors were not trained or ready for online learning. Additionally, some professors have chosen to cope with online earning by making content 'harder.' In other words making it physically and mentally challenging for students by increasing coursework and testing unknown materials to decrease cheating. Additionally, many have been unresponsive in office hours and working with students on problems. It seems like, with online teaching, the flaws in the education system have come to light where teachers might not always care about what students actually learn.
      I am living on campus, so I have a hybrid experience. All teachers are super accommodating. I was quarantined for the first two weeks I got here, so that was rough. Yet, my profs were still super nice and checked in with me all the time. I come from a small school and was worried that profs were going to be distant but they are not at all. If you are picking your sages and like civics go with Dr. Busch or Dr. Goldman both great profs!
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