CWRU Description

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio offers rigorous academics, research opportunities and a campus life that abounds with student-generated activities of all types.

Academically, Case Western is particularly noted for its programs in Medicine, Dentistry and Law. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are also awarded in the Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering and Non-Profit Management, among others.

In addition to learning from professors, depending on their major, students may study with professionals from the Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland PlayHouse Theatre and the Cleveland Institute of Music, among other places.

Research is also an integral part of the Case Western educational experience, with thousands of undergraduates undertaking research in a range of disciplines every year.

The rich student life activity is, in great part, a result of the school’s location. With downtown Cleveland only a few miles away, students have museums, theatres, restaurants, shops and other activities at their fingertips.

The campus itself hosts a student-run radio station as well as more than 200 student organizations and clubs. Academic, religious, creative, special interest, volunteer and other types groups may all be found in Case’s list of student groups. Since students are given the option of starting their own clubs, there are new ones starting up all the time as well.

Highly competitive in its admissions, Case Western assesses a student’s academic performance through grades, test scores and other factors.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. For more information, contact Case Western Reserve University.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Spartans

Nickname

Reserve

Website

www.case.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$36,238

Out-of-State Tuition

$36,238

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

9,738

CWRU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,356
Freshman Class
966
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
9,738

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
44%
Graduate
56%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
38%
Out-of-State
62%

Gender of Students

Women
42%
Men
58%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
14%
Caucasian
63%
Latino
2%
Other
15%

Students State Origin

Ohio
38%
Pennsylvania
10%
Illinois
4%
New York
4%
New Jersey
4%
Other
40%

International Students

International
13%
Domestic
87%