Case Western Reserve University
Admissions
Interested in attending Case Western Reserve University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Case Western Reserve University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Case Western Reserve University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Case Western Reserve accepted 29% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 39,039 people applied and 11,193 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Case Western Reserve University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Case Western Reserve University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Case Western Reserve University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Case Western Reserve considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Case Western Reserve University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Case Western Reserve University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.79. 72% of freshmen who attended Case Western Reserve were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 93% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Case Western Reserve is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Case Western Reserve University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Case Western Reserve's Early Decision acceptance rate is 26%, compared to 29% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Case Western Reserve University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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