Case Western Reserve University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Cleveland, OH · private · 6,437 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 35.3% Fall 2025 · ↓1.2 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1440–1530 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Case Western's admissions site.

Chances at Case Western
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
36–59%
  • Your SAT 1500 is inside the middle 50% of enrolled students (1440–1530).
  • Case Western admits 35.3% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Case Western acceptance rate by year

13,890 of 39,332 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 36.5% for Fall 2024.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 201520172019202120232025 35.3%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202539,33213,89035.3%Common Data Set
Fall 202437,08213,55036.5%IPEDS
Fall 202339,03311,19328.7%IPEDS
Fall 202238,70110,60727.4%IPEDS
Fall 202133,23210,04930.2%IPEDS
Fall 202029,0848,80430.3%IPEDS
Fall 201928,7867,87627.4%IPEDS
Fall 201826,6427,79429.3%IPEDS
Fall 201725,3808,40533.1%IPEDS
Fall 201623,1158,19235.4%IPEDS
Fall 201522,8078,27136.3%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Case Western deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App or Coalition with Scoir. Checked October 24, 2026 on Case Western's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early decision Apply by Decisions December 5
  2. Early action Apply by Decisions December 19
  3. Early decision II Apply by Decisions February 6
  4. Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 20
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at Case Western

Early decision 25.0% 263 of 1,053 · Fall 2025
Overall 35.3% All applicants · Fall 2025

Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Case Western

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1440–1530
40052% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 32–34
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.78
As reported, 92% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.016.4%
  • 3.75–3.9948.2%
  • 3.50–3.7425.7%
  • 3.25–3.497.7%
  • 3.00–3.241.7%
  • 2.50–2.990.3%

What counts

What Case Western weighs

From section C7 of Case Western's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Activities

Important

  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteer work

Considered

  • Test scores
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation

Waitlist

Case Western waitlist

9,168 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, and 688 were admitted from it.

Cost

What Case Western costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Case Western's net price calculator.

Tuition$69,270
Per year
Average net price$44,622
After grants, aided students
Open Case Western's net price calculator

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FAQ

Questions about Case Western admissions

What is Case Western's acceptance rate?

Case Western admitted 13,890 of 39,332 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 35.3%. That is down from 36.5% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Case Western test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Case Western is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Case Western's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 15, 2027; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Case Western's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Case Western?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1440–1530 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 52% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1530 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Does applying early decision help at Case Western?

For Fall 2025, Case Western admitted 25.0% of 1,053 early decision applicants, compared with 35.3% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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