CWRU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Case Western Reserve University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is CWRU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CWRU's acceptance rate is 36.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 37,082 students applied and 13,550 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into CWRU.

To apply to CWRU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

CWRU's acceptance rate is the 4th lowest among 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1510 and the ACT score is 34 at CWRU. CWRU's SAT score is the highest among 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
CWRU's yield rate is 11.95%, which is significantly lower by 29.08 percentage points (approximately 70.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CWRU at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CWRU's acceptance rate is 36.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.95%. 19,086 men and 17,983 women applied to CWRU and 6,924 men and 6,614 women students were accepted.

Among them, 829 men and 788 women were enrolled in CWRU. You can explore the CWRU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CWRU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	37,082	19,086	17,983	0	0
Admitted	13,550	6,924	6,614	0	0
Enrolled	1,619	829	788	0	0
Acceptance Rate	36.54%	36.28%	36.78%	-	-
Yield	11.95%	11.97%	11.91%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Case Western Reserve University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 745 students (46% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 376 students (23% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at CWRU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,510, including 740 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 770 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 700. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 780 and the 25th percentile is 730.

The median ACT composite score is 34, with a 75th percentile score of 34 and a 25th percentile score of 32 at CWRU. The median ACT Math score is 34 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is CWRU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Case Western Reserve University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,497, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at CWRU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,430	1,510	1,540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	700	740	760
SAT Math	730	770	780
ACT Composite	32	34	34
ACT Math	31	34	35
ACT English	33	35	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Case Western Reserve University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at CWRU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Case Western Reserve University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CWRU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CWRU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: admission.case.edu/
Online Application: admission.case.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the CWRU?

CWRU is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 36.54%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CWRU?

CWRU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to CWRU is 1,510, and the average ACT score is 34. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does CWRU require essays or personal statements?

Yes, CWRU requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for CWRU admission?

Yes, CWRU requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

CWRU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CWRU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CWRU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CWRU?

The institutional SAT code for CWRU is 1105 and 4-digit ACT code is 3244.