Case Western Reserve University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Case Western Reserve University is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 27%. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Case Western Reserve is frequently ranked among the top 50 universities in the country. CWRU offers over 95 undergraduate degree programs with engineering, business, and biological/life sciences among the most popular. The university boasts an impressive 11-to-1 student/faculty ratio with fewer than 20 students per class in more than half of all undergraduate classes.

Considering applying to Case Western Reserve University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Case Western Reserve University had an acceptance rate of 27%. For every 100 students who applied, 27 students were admitted, making Case Western Reserve's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Case Western Reserve University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 58% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Case Western Reserve's admitted students fall within the top 20% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Case Western Reserve University scored between 640 and 720, while 25% scored below 640 and 25% scored above 720. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 700 and 790, while 25% scored below 700 and 25% scored above 790. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1510 or greater will have particularly competitive chances at Case Western Reserve.

Requirements

Case Western Reserve does not require the optional SAT essay or SAT Subject test scores. Note that Case Western Reserve participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Case Western Reserve requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 59% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Case Western Reserve's admitted students fall within the top 7% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Case Western Reserve received a composite ACT score between 30 and 34, while 25% scored above 34 and 25% scored below 30.

Requirements

The ACT writing section is optional at Case Western Reserve. Unlike many universities, Case Western Reserve University superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

GPA

Case Western Reserve University does not provide data about admitted students' high school GPAs. In 2019, of those who provided class rank, 70% of admitted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Case Western Reserve University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Case Western Reserve University has a competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average SAT/ACT scores. However, Case Western Reserve has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. You can also strengthen your application by participating in an optional interview. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside Case Western Reserve's average range.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that the majority of successful applicants had high school grades in the "A" range, combined SAT scores of 1250 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 26 or better. Your chances of acceptance will be much higher if your grades and test scores are above these lower ranges.

All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Case Western Reserve University's Undergraduate Admissions Office.