Case Western Reserve University

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Cleveland, OH
5.0 4 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,475

Location Cleveland, Ohio
Website case.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#51

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Case Western Reserve University sits on a 267-acre campus in Cleveland's University Circle district, positioned four miles east of downtown Cleveland and adjacent to cultural institutions including the Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall. The institution formed through the 1967 federation of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University, with roots dating to 1826. The campus combines both Victorian-era and modern architecture, featuring landmarks like the Peter B. Lewis Building designed by Frank Gehry. Known for its engineering, medicine, and biomedical research programs, CWRU maintains partnerships with neighboring institutions including the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. The university houses undergraduates in a residential college system across the North and South sides of campus, while its NCAA Division III athletic teams compete as the Spartans in the University Athletic Association.

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Ratings

Case Western is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Case Western Reserve University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1430/1540
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 32/34

Acceptance Rate

36.5%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.9%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$66,608

Costs for Case Western Reserve University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$66,608
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$588
Room and Board		$18,762
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,000
Total One Year Cost		$89,158

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$84,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Case Western Reserve University are Engineering, Biology, and Social Sciences. 28% of students major in Engineering, 12% in Biology, and 11% in Social Sciences.