Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

private nonprofitgraduate

Quick Facts

“Historical: Christo et Ecclesiae (1827–1885) Lux (1885–1932)”("For Christ and the Church" (1827–1885) "Light" (1885–1932))

1826

Founded

Private research university

Type

6,108

Total Students

$65K

Tuition (In-State)

$65K

Tuition (Out-State)

$39K

Avg Net Price

29%

Acceptance Rate

87%

Graduation Rate

6-year

92%

Retention Rate

Doctoral Universities

Classification

Data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) & U.S. Dept. of Education

About Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve: Pioneering research, diverse programs, and a legacy of Nobel innovation.

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) stands as a dynamic private research institution in Cleveland, Ohio, renowned for its unwavering commitment to discovery across the STEM fields, medicine, arts, and humanities. Classified as an "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity," CWRU is a vibrant hub for groundbreaking work, with an impressive 17 Nobel laureates associated with the university, including the first American to win a Nobel Prize in science.

The university's rich history is a fascinating blend of two distinct institutions: Western Reserve University, founded in 1826 with strong Presbyterian and abolitionist roots, often called the "Yale of the West" for its rigorous academic standards; and the Case Institute of Technology, established in 1880. Their federation in 1967 forged the modern CWRU, carrying forward a legacy of pioneering spirit. Western Reserve was notably the first college west of the Appalachian Mountains to enroll (1832) and graduate (1836) an African-American student, and its Medical School was a trailblazer, graduating six of the first eight female physicians in the United States.

Today, CWRU continues this tradition of excellence with eight schools offering over 100 undergraduate programs and approximately 160 graduate and professional options. The university boasts substantial research power, with research and development expenditures reaching $553.7 million in 2023, ranking it 18th among private institutions nationally. A diverse and engaged student body of 12,475, including 6,528 undergraduates, hails from all 50 states and 106 countries, contributing to a vibrant academic and social community.

Key Highlights

✦Designated an "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity," reflecting its extensive research footprint.
✦Seventeen Nobel laureates are associated with the university, including the first American Nobel Prize winner in science.
✦Boasted $553.7 million in research and development expenditures in 2023, ranking 18th among private institutions.
✦Offers a comprehensive academic portfolio with over 100 undergraduate and 160 graduate/professional programs across eight schools.
✦Home to a diverse student body of 12,475 (Fall 2024) from all 50 states and 106 countries.
✦Pioneering historical achievements include graduating the first African-American student west of the Appalachians (1836) and six of the first eight female physicians in the U.S.

Timeline

1826

Western Reserve College founded in Hudson, Ohio by the Presbyterian Church.

1832

Western Reserve became the first college west of the Appalachian Mountains to enroll an African-American student.

1836

Western Reserve graduated its first African-American student, John Sykes Fayette.

1838

Loomis Observatory built, becoming the second oldest observatory in the United States and oldest still in its original location.

1852

Western Reserve's Medical School became the second in the U.S. to graduate a woman.

1880

Case School of Applied Science (later Case Institute of Technology) founded.

1882

Western Reserve College moved to Cleveland, renamed Adelbert College of Western Reserve University.

1967

Western Reserve University and Case Institute of Technology federated to form Case Western Reserve University.

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200 Years

of Excellence

Schools & Colleges

1 notable schools within Case Western Reserve University

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Medical School

Known for its historical significance, including graduating six of the first eight female physicians in the United States by 1856.

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