Case Western Reserve University

It is very difficult to get into Case Western Reserve University. The acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University is 27%. Out of 38,701 applications received in 2023, 10,607 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Case Western Reserve University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee costs $70.

Students who apply to Case Western Reserve University for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 19.

Case Western Reserve University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Case Western Reserve University's admissions stats.

Case Western Reserve University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	63%
Mean SAT Score	1465
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	42%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	Yes

Case Western Reserve University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Case Western Reserve University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 10
Early Decision II	Yes	November 1	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 21
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 19

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Applying Early to Case Western Reserve University?

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Case Western Reserve University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 10.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due November 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Case Western Reserve University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 21.

The early decision acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University is 33%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 27%.

Case Western Reserve University accepts roughly 32% of early action applicants and 27% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Case Western Reserve University admitted 360 of the 1091 students who applied early decision. Last year, Case Western Reserve University admitted 5,87 of the 18,12 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Case Western Reserve University Admissions

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Transferring to Case Western Reserve University

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Case Western Reserve University

In 2022, Case Western Reserve University waitlisted 11,620 students and 6,056 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 436 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Case Western Reserve University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Case Western Reserve University

What does Case Western Reserve University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Case Western Reserve University for more information on admission factors.

Case Western Reserve University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Case Western Reserve University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Case Western Reserve University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	school report, including a counselor recommendation
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Case Western Reserve University?

Students admitted to Case Western Reserve University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 22% submitted a class rank. At Case Western Reserve University 63% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 91% were in the top 25% and 99.6% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Case Western Reserve University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	15.4%
3.75 and 3.99	50.7%
3.50 and 3.74	25.8%
3.25 and 3.49	6.8%
3.00 and 3.24	1.1%
2.50 and 2.9	0.2%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Case Western Reserve University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Case Western Reserve University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 42% of Case Western Reserve University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Case Western Reserve University?

To be competitive with other Case Western Reserve University applicants, you should strive to score between 1420 and 1520 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Case Western Reserve University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1520 and 25% of scored lower than 1420, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Case Western Reserve University student is 1465.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Case Western Reserve University students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 680 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Case Western Reserve University students scored 750 or higher, and 75% scored a 680 or higher.

To be most competitive at Case Western Reserve University, you should strive to earn between 32 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Case Western Reserve University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 32 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Case Western Reserve University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 32.

More Information on Transferring to Case Western Reserve University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Case Western Reserve University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Applicants should hear back by June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Case Western Reserve University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Case Western Reserve University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Case Western Reserve University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Case Western Reserve University.

Does Case Western Reserve University accept transfer credits?

✅ Case Western Reserve University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Case Western Reserve University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Case Western Reserve University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Case Western Reserve University?

❌ No, Case Western Reserve University is test optional, so you can make the call whether to include your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate?

✅ Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate is 27%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University?

✅ Case Western Reserve University's early decision acceptance rate was 33% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve University was 32% in 2021.

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