Case Western Reserve University

Location: Cleveland, OH (urban, large city)

Size: 5,131 students

Avg percent need-met: 100%

Acceptance rate: 27%

Middle 50% ACT: 30-34 **Test Optional through 2022-2023 Admissions Cycle**

Middle 50% SAT: 1350-1490 **Test Optional through 2022-2023 Admissions Cycle**

Case Western is an incredible research-oriented school with fantastic opportunities and amazing financial aid. They are known for their world-renowned STEM programs (specifically in engineering and biology) that focus on research, applied learning, and solving problems. They support hands-on learning outside of the classroom as well, with a think[box] (an innovation center that allows students to create a prototype of a design) and co-ops that allow you to get paid work experience while in school! While a medium size school, at just over 5,000 undergraduate students, it is located in Cleveland and has a big-school feel with strong Greek life presence. Academics are challenging, but professors are passionate and well-qualified, and the university has free tutoring available for students.

Popular majors / known for: engineering, biomedical sciences, biology

Academic approach: Liberal arts approach with well-known science and engineering programs

Fun fact: intramural sports offered include corn hole, battleship, wiffleball, and inner-tube water polo

Campus tradition: Coming of Age Birthday Cards: when CWRU students turn 21, then receive a birthday card from the University President and a $25 gift card to a nearby restaurant

Engineering Opportunities

    • Engineering students enroll directly in the Case School of Engineering. Case's education is particularly focused on research, applied learning, and solving problems.

    • Available concentrations: Aerospace engineering; biomedical engineering; chemical engineering; civil engineering; computer engineering; electrical engineering; engineering physics; engineering (undesignated); materials science and engineering; mechanical engineering; polymer science and engineering; systems and control engineering.

    • Engineering co-op (which allows you to get hands-on work experience while in school!)

    • Study abroad opportunities specifically for engineering students.

Application Details

RD deadline: January 15th

Early Action deadline: Early Action November 1st

Supplemental essays: None

Application fee: $70 - can be waived

On Common App: Yes

CSS profile: Required, due February 1st

Interviews: Important

Page last updated: January 2021