Case Western Admission Requirements

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Case Western Admission Overview

Case Western admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Ohio. Last year Case Western admitted 36.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1430-1540 / ACT 32-34. Case Western is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Case Western is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://case.edu/admission/apply/deadlines-and-requirements/test-policy

Case Western Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

36.5%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

High

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Acceptance Rate

The Case Western acceptance rate is 36.5%. Last year, 13,550 of 37,082 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio and the 135th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Case Western and can you get accepted?

Case Western is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Case Western GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.86*

Typical High School Grades

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.86*

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Average GPA

Case Western has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.86 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Case Western is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

*3.86 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Case Western Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Case Western Reserve University is test-optional with no exceptions: SAT or ACT scores are not required for any of more than 100 undergraduate programs, the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, or any scholarship or financial aid program. Applicants choose testing or test-optional and may change that choice until two weeks before the decision release. Scores may be self-reported on the Common App, Coalition with Scoir, or the applicant portal. Enrolling students confirm testing with official reports.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://case.edu/admission/apply/deadlines-and-requirements/test-policy

Case Western SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1430-1540

Freshmen who sent SAT

46%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 700
Math 730
Composite 1430

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 760
Math 780
Composite 1540

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Case Western typically score around a 1490 SAT (middle 50% 1430–1540) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 99th percentile nationally. Case Western ranks #1 in the state of Ohio and #46 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1430 to 1540

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Case Western is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1490 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Case Western Reserve University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1540+	Above 75th	>53%
1490 to 1540	Avg +	38%-53%
1430 to 1490	Avg -	24%-38%
Below 1430	Below mid-50	<24%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Case Western ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

32-34

Freshmen reporting ACT

23%

25th Percentile Scores

English 33
Math 31
Composite 32

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 35
Composite 34

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Case Western typically have around a 33 ACT (mid-50 32–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 98th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Case Western places #1 among colleges in Ohio and #52 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 34

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Case Western without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 33.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Case Western Reserve University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
34+	Above 75th	>53%
33 to 34	Avg +	37%-53%
32 to 33	Avg -	24%-37%
Below 32	Below mid-50	<24%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

62% of Case Western Reserve University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Case Western Reserve University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	62%
Top 25% of class	94.5%
Top 50% of class	100%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Case Western Reserve University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	17,983	19,086	37,082
Accepted	6,614	6,924	13,550
Acceptance Rate	37%	36%	37%
Enrolled	788	829	1,619
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	12%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Case Western Reserve University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Case Western Reserve University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Case Western Reserve University is $75.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Case Western Reserve University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Case Western is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 36.5% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1430-1540); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025