Case Western Reserve University
CWRU
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Case Western Reserve University is a private institution in Cleveland with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1501, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $87,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,909.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Western Reserve was the first college west of the Appalachian Mountains to enroll (1832) and graduate (1836) an African-American student, John Sykes Fayette.
- •Frederick Douglass gave the commencement speech in 1854.
- •In 1838, the Loomis Observatory was built by astronomer Elias Loomis, and today remains the second oldest observatory in the United States, and the oldest still in its original location.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1501
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,488
Programs (215)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
46
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium