Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)

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
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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

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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