Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 27.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,475
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,410–1,540
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 34
- Total Enrollment
- 6,108
Admissions Overview
Case Western Reserve University is selective with a 27% acceptance rate. This means roughly one in four applicants gets admitted, making it competitive but not impossibly so. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1410-1540 on the SAT or around 34 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's rigorous academic standards, particularly in engineering and pre-medical tracks. Case Western seeks intellectually curious students who thrive in collaborative environments rather than cutthroat competition. The school values applicants with strong STEM foundations but also appreciates well-rounded candidates who can contribute to its tight-knit campus community. Students who want hands-on research opportunities and close faculty mentorship tend to flourish here.