Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
36.5%
Acceptance Rate
$66,608
Avg Cost (In-State)
$66,608
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
87.1%
Graduation Rate
6,437
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I and Early Action); January 15 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Available
Essays: Common Application personal essay required; one supplemental essay (250 words) asking why Case Western Reserve University
Note: School report and counselor recommendation required; optional alumni interview available
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$75,613
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$87,989
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $95,688 | $143,580 | 76 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69,389 | $87,582 | 69 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $76,736 | $94,197 | 67 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $78,815 | $94,168 | 39 |
| Biology, General. | $26,254 | $53,604 | 35 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $83,227 | $99,557 | 34 |
| Chemical Engineering. | $83,706 | $96,533 | 34 |
| Psychology, General. | $28,972 | $55,540 | 33 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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