Case Western Reserve University

Founded 1826
President Eric Kaler (President)
Fees USD 56,256
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a private research university founded in 1826 in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the greatest concentrations of cultural and medical institutions in the United States. Consistently ranked among the top 35 universities in the US, CWRU enrolls 12,000 students and is particularly known for engineering, medicine, law, and nursing programs. Albert Michelson conducted his Nobel Prize-winning speed of light experiments here.

Schools

  • School of Engineering — Top-25 engineering; aerospace, biomedical, and electrical
  • School of Medicine — Top-25 US medical school; UH Cleveland Medical Center
  • School of Law — Top-50 US law school; strong health law programs
  • Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing — Consistently top-10 nationally
  • Weatherhead School of Management — MBA and management programs

How to Apply

  • Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~30% | Tuition: ~$56,256

Key Deadlines

  • Early Decision: November 1 | Regular: January 15

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