,·Private Research University·Est. 1826
“Think Beyond the Possible.”
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a leading private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1967 through the merger of Case Institute of Technology (founded 1880) and Western Reserve University (founded 1826), CWRU has built a strong national reputation for engineering, biomedical research, law, management, and the health sciences. CWRU is particularly distinguished by its exceptional programs in biomedical engineering, nursing, social work, and law. The university's proximity to the Cleveland Clinic — one of the world's greatest hospitals, consistently ranked #2 in the nation — and University Hospitals creates extraordinary research and clinical training opportunities for students in health-related fields. CWRU and the Cleveland Clinic have a unique partnership that makes Cleveland one of the premier biomedical research centers in the United States. The university's Weatherhead School of Management is known for its innovative approach to business education and leadership development. The School of Law is a highly respected regional law school. CWRU's College of Arts and Sciences and Case School of Engineering offer rigorous programs across the traditional academic disciplines. Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood — where CWRU is located — is one of the most remarkable concentrations of cultural, educational, and medical institutions in any American city. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Orchestra (one of the 'Big Five' orchestras), the Natural History Museum, and Severance Music Center are all within walking distance of campus, creating an extraordinary cultural environment.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Official SourceEarly Decision I
Binding; decisions mid-December
Early Decision II
Binding; decisions mid-February
Regular Decision
Decisions late March
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$60,328
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Offers comprehensive programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
A strong engineering school with world-class biomedical and electrical engineering programs.
An innovative business school known for leadership development and organizational studies.
A top-10 nationally ranked nursing school with strong clinical partnerships.
4 years
A pioneering joint program between the Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine (est. 1968). Partnership with neighboring Cleveland Clinic creates one of the largest biomedical engineering enterprises in the country. STEM-designated, strong research pipeline for MD/PhD paths.
4 years
A combined-admission BA/BS-to-professional-school program. High-school applicants are admitted simultaneously to undergrad and (conditional) to CWRU's medical or dental school. One of the most selective direct-medicine pipelines in the U.S. — roughly 3-5% acceptance rate.
4 years
Nursing school consistently ranked among the nation's best; graduate DNP programs rank in the top 20. Early clinical placements at Cleveland's nationally top-ranked hospital systems (Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth).
4 years
One of the oldest undergraduate cognitive-science programs in the U.S., launched in the 1980s. Combines computer science, linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy — a strong pre-grad-school track for AI/HCI and neuroscience.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $88,686
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
