School Profile: Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

6,437 undergraduates

School Website


Private

4 Year

City

Large

Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • Tuition: $66,608
  • Books and Supplies: $1,200
  • Campus Housing: $18,762
  • Other Expenses: $2,000

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$41,190

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $19,025
$30,001-$48,000 $18,506
$48,001-$75,000 $20,849
$75,001-$110,000 $26,159
$110,001+ $53,061

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
86% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
92% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$89,300

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Medicine
$66,273
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
$30,045
Finance and Financial Management Services
$86,483
Social Work
$51,720
Computer Science
$95,688

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$115,009
Biology, General
$26,254
Law
$70,183
Mechanical Engineering
$76,736
Psychology, General
$28,972
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$69,389
Business Administration, Management and...
$92,560
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$78,815
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$194,912
Economics
$53,148
Dentistry
$92,420
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular...
$22,390
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$83,227
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and...
$83,639
Chemical Engineering
$83,706
Cognitive Science
$30,198
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and...
$41,156
Finance and Financial Management Services
$65,784
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$122,004
Accounting and Related Services
$67,830
Public Health
$55,623
Accounting and Related Services
$64,792
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
$51,764
Human Resources Management and Services
$83,380
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$153,054
Civil Engineering
$74,266
Engineering, General
$100,475
Marketing
$45,251

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 700 760

SAT Math

800 730 780

ACT

36 32 34

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

37%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

61%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$23,000 - $27,000

$244 - $286 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

99% / 1%

Full-time / Part-time
6,657 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

34% White
30% Asian
12% Hispanic
11% Non-resident alien
6% Black
5% Two or more races
1% Unknown
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