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Case Western Reserve University

CWRU

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Case Western Reserve University is a private institution in Cleveland with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1501, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $87,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,909.

Established
1826
Motto
Historical: Christo et Ecclesiae
Mascot
Spartie
Type
Private research university
Conference
University Athletic Association (UAA)

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29%Acceptance
1501SAT Avg
6,108Students
9:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$87,989Earnings 10yr
$38,909Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Case Western Reserve University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate28.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1501

Reading & WritingMid: 710
700750
MathMid: 760
730790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3235

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

28.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1501

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,671
Room & Board$18,202
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$81,533
Average Net Price$38,909
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,510
$30–48K$18,657
$48–75K$19,106
$75–110K$33,489
$110K+$49,117

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,909

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,488

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

46

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (215)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,108
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
11%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 27%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.0%
Freshman Retention92.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$75,613
8 Years$77,640
10 Years$87,989

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$78,000
Men
$99,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
Forbes
#238
Wall Street Journal
#52
Washington Monthly
#148

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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