A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Case Western are mainly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
20%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at Case Western Reserve University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Case Western has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,908
|
| Women |
6,293
|
Case Western serves a high number of out-of-state students with 85% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
15%
|
| Out of State |
67%
|
| Foreign |
18%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201645 IPEDS survey data for Case Western Reserve University.
Last updated February 24, 2024