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Case Western Reserve University

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world rank  186

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University Overview

Established in 1826, Case Western Reserve University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cleveland (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 199-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CWRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Case Western Reserve University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Case Western Reserve University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Case Western Reserve University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Case Western Reserve University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym CWRU
Founded 1826
Motto Think Beyond the Possible
Colours Blue, white and gray
Mascot Spartan
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address 10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
44106 Ohio
United States
Case Western Reserve University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Case Western Reserve University Phone Number (216) 368 2000
Case Western Reserve University Fax Number
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Recognition and Accreditation

Case Western Reserve University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Case Western Reserve University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1913


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Case Western Reserve University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
  • Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Case Western Reserve University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Case Western Reserve University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Case Western Reserve University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Case Western Reserve University's academic range and degree level offering.



Case Western Reserve University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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B&S
M&H
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Programs and Courses

Case Western Reserve University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Case Western Reserve University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Case Western Reserve University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Case Western Reserve University.



Case Western Reserve University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Case Western Reserve University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Case Western Reserve University Admission Info


Case Western Reserve University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Case Western Reserve University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Case Western Reserve University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Case Western Reserve University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Case Western Reserve University's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Case Western Reserve University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Case Western Reserve University has more than 2100 international students.


Case Western Reserve University's Admission Office Admission Office

Wolstein Hall
Cleveland
(216) 368 4450


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Case Western Reserve University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Case Western Reserve University Size and Profile


Case Western Reserve University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Case Western Reserve University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Case Western Reserve University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Case Western Reserve University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Case Western Reserve University's Control Type Control Type

Case Western Reserve University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Case Western Reserve University's Entity Type Entity Type

Case Western Reserve University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Case Western Reserve University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Case Western Reserve University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Case Western Reserve University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Case Western Reserve University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Case Western Reserve University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Case Western Reserve University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Case Western Reserve University Facilities


Case Western Reserve University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Case Western Reserve University's Library
Case Western Reserve University's library has 4 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,184,207 physical volumes, 78,018 physical media, 60,988 digital/electronic media and 753 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 89 full-time employees, including 41 librarians. Case Western Reserve University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Case Western Reserve University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Case Western Reserve University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,494 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Case Western Reserve University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Case Western Reserve University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Case Western Reserve University Services


Case Western Reserve University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Case Western Reserve University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Case Western Reserve University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Case Western Reserve University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Case Western Reserve University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Case Western Reserve University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Case Western Reserve University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Case Western Reserve University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Case Western Reserve University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
  • Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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