Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate37.8%
Applicants37,082
Middle-50% SAT1450–1530
Middle-50% ACT32–35
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$38,909
Grad rate87%
Median earnings (10 yr)$87,989
Sourcecds · 2024

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Decision II2026-01-15
Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / Rolling2026-01-15
Application fee$75 (US) · $0 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
PortfolioCollege's own system
Test policynever required
Teacher recommendations2
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. By applying to the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, you are applying to gain admission to professional school earlier than students who apply in the traditional way. Please indicate why you’re interested in your chosen profession. How do you see yourself being particularly suited to this field? What events and/or experiences have led you to your choice? (250-500 words)· ~500 words
  2. In the college application process, you are constantly prompted for a list of your achievements, awards, and accomplishments. While this information is useful

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).