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Chances of getting into Case Western Reserve University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
30%
Admission Difficulty for Case Western Reserve University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into Case Western and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Case Western is 30%.  It ranks #3 in Ohio and #95 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Case Western is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 10,049 out of 33,232 applicants were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 4 percent on standardized admission tests. Case Western Reserve University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.86. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Case Western application fee is $70 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Case Western Reserve University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 39% of students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Case Western SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1410-1530
Applicants Submitting SAT 
39%
SAT Scores for Case Western Reserve University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 680
SAT Math 25th 730
SAT Composite 25th 1410
SAT Scores for Case Western Reserve University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 740
SAT Math 75th 790
SAT Composite 75th 1530
Average SAT Score 1470

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Case Western Reserve University?

Case Western Reserve University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Case Western Reserve University score in the top 4 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1410-1530.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Case Western Reserve University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1530 and Above Good >45%
1470 to 1530 Avg + 30%-45%
1410 to 1470 Avg - 18%-30%
1350 to 1410 Reach 11%-18%
Less than 1350 Low <11%
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Case Western ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
32-35 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
31%
ACT Scores for Case Western Reserve University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 33
ACT Math 25th 30
ACT Composite 25th 32
ACT Scores for Case Western Reserve University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 35
ACT Composite 75th 35
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Case Western?

Case Western Reserve University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Case Western regularly accepts students who score 32 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 3 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 32-35.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Case Western Reserve University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
35 and Above Good >50%
33 to 35 Avg + 30%-50%
32 to 33 Avg - 22%-30%
31 to 32 Reach 15%-22%
Less than 31 Low <15%
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Case Western GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.86*
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Case Western Reserve University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Case Western. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Case Western Reserve University was 3.86 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Ohio for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Case Western will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Case Western Reserve University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 16.77% Good
3.75 to 3.99 45.1% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 26.57% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 9.09% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.26% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.07% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.07% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.07% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.86 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

62% of Case Western Reserve University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Case Western Reserve University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 62%
Top 25% of class 94.5%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Case Western Reserve University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,261 16,971 33,232
Accepted 5,098 4,951 10,049
Acceptance Rate 31% 29% 30%
Enrolled 823 783 1,606
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 16% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Case Western Reserve University is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Case Western Reserve University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Case Western Reserve University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Case Western Reserve University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201645 IPEDS survey data for Case Western Reserve University.

FAQs

Does Case Western Reserve University prefer SAT or ACT?

39% of students submit their SAT scores to Case Western. 31% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Case Western Reserve University?

30% of those who apply are granted admission to Case Western. Admission competition is high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Case Western Reserve University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1410 and 1530. 39% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Case Western Reserve University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 32 and 35. 31% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.