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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$75,613

Acceptance Rate

29%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$64,671

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $87,989 ten years after entry — 63% above the national median. Acceptance rate 28.7%, average SAT score 1513, in-state tuition $64,671.

At a Glance

Total Students

6,108

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$24,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,513

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

700–760

SAT Math (middle 50%)

730–780

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

32–34

Institution Overview

Case Western Reserve University is a private, non-profit institution with 6,108 students. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting 28.7% of applicants. It boasts a high graduation rate of 86.4% and a strong retention rate of 92%. The annual tuition cost is $64,671.

Graduates of Case Western Reserve University experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $67,614, increasing to $75,613 after five years, and reaching $87,989 after ten years. Nearly half of the students receive financial aid, and the median student loan debt is $24,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$68k

1 YEAR

$76k

5 YEARS

$88k

10 YEARS

Top 6% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Case Western Reserve University graduates report strong earnings outcomes. One year after graduation, alumni earn $67,614. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $75,613, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $87,989. The median debt for graduates is $24,000, and 48.8% of students receive financial aid.

The university has a high retention rate of 92% and an 86.4% graduation rate. The university has a selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 28.7%. The annual in-state tuition is $64,671. The total student population is 6,108.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 260 / yr
Median Salary $86,483

Medicine

Graduates 238 / yr
Median Salary $66,273

Social Work

Graduates 224 / yr
Median Salary $51,720

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 218 / yr
Median Salary $92,560

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 202 / yr
Median Salary $115,009

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Graduates 172 / yr
Median Salary $30,045

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 120 / yr
Median Salary $76,736

Law

Graduates 116 / yr
Median Salary $70,183

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $78,815

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $67,830

Biology, General

Graduates 88 / yr
Median Salary $26,254

Psychology, General

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $28,972

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 81 / yr
Median Salary $83,227

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 72 / yr
Median Salary $22,390

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $194,912

Dentistry

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $92,420

Economics

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $53,148

Chemical Engineering

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $83,706

Cognitive Science

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $30,198

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $51,764

Bioethics/Medical Ethics

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $41,156

Public Health

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $55,623

Civil Engineering

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $74,266

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $83,380

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Campus Location

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH 44106

Case Western Reserve University is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Case Western Reserve University has an acceptance rate of 28.7%.