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Case Western Reserve University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 4,494
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 30%
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, CWRU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Case Western Reserve University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, CWRU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CWRU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

30.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,532

Cost of attendance at Case Western Reserve University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,532

Cost of attendance at Case Western Reserve University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Case Western Reserve University received on average $33,761 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,761
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 222 17% $5,232 $1,161,444
Other Federal Grant 261 20% $8,696 $2,269,572
State Grant/Scholarships 102 8% $4,877 $497,410
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,059 81% $31,244 $33,086,868
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,062 81% $33,761 $35,853,850

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Case Western Reserve University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Case Western Reserve University students is 84.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 90.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.2%.

84.4%

  • asian 90.6% 249 students
  • African American 67.9% 38 students
  • white 86.4% 495 students
  • unknown 76.5% 13 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 82.5% 66 students
  • International Students 76.7% 145 students
  • Mixed Race 81.4% 48 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Presidents' Athletic Conference
  • Baseball University Athletic Association
  • Basketball University Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Case Western Reserve University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Case Western Reserve University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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