Case Western Reserve University

#170 / #55
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#110
Most Desirable School
University in Ohio, United States

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About Case Western Reserve University

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Donald Knuth ranks among our Top Influential Computer Scientists Today.

Richard Thaler ranks among our Top Influential Economists Today.

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) was established in 1967 through the merger of Western Reserve University (founded in 1826) and Case Institute of Technology (founded in 1880).

CWRU is organized into eight schools, including the School of Medicine, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Law, and the Weatherhead School of Management. The university is perhaps best known for its Case School of Engineering, and especially for the latter’s Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering.

CWRU’s department of Online Learning offers four master’s degrees in engineering, one in social administration, and several Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

CWRU is associated with no fewer than 18 Nobel laureates:

Other distinguished CWRU-connected individuals include the following:

CWRU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

According to Wikipedia, Case Western Reserve University is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western Reserve was established in 1967, when Western Reserve University, founded in 1826 and named for its location in the Connecticut Western Reserve, and Case Institute of Technology, founded in 1880 through the endowment of Leonard Case Jr., formally federated.

Case Western Reserve University's Online Degrees

Case Western Reserve University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
33,23230%84%143032

How Much Does Case Western Reserve University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$54,532
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$16,063
30K - 48K$15,570
48K - 75K$19,864
75K - 110K$29,971
110K+$43,692

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Case Western Reserve University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Case Western Reserve University, then you can expect to earn an average of $89,300 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Case Western Reserve University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
8,7285,7133,015

Where is Case Western Reserve University?

Case Western Reserve University is located at 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH 44106

How Safe is Case Western Reserve University?

Cleveland has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Case Western Reserve University Known For?

Case Western Reserve University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Case Western Reserve University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Case Western Reserve University's Most Influential Alumni?

Case Western Reserve University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Medical, and Social Work. Here are some of Case Western Reserve University's most famous alumni:

Donald Knuth
Donald Knuth
An American computer scientist, (1938 - ), Wisconsin.
Richard Thaler
Richard Thaler
An American economist.
Paul Berg
Paul Berg
An American biochemist, Professor emeritus at Stanford University & Nobel laureate in Chemistry.
Edward C. Prescott
Edward C. Prescott
An American economist .
David Gorski
David Gorski
An American oncological surgeon, breast cancer researcher and skeptic.
Donald A. Glaser
Donald A. Glaser
An American physicist and neurobiologist.
William Glasser
William Glasser
An American psychiatrist.
Paul Lauterbur
Paul Lauterbur
An American chemist.
Ferid Murad
Ferid Murad
An American physician and pharmacologist.
Terry Sejnowski
An American neuroscientist.
Alistair Cockburn
Alistair Cockburn
An American computer programmer.
John D. Mayer
John D. Mayer
An American psychologist.

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