At a Glance 凯斯西储大学
Case Western Reserve -- An Overview
Ranking consistently among the top private universities in the United States, Case Western Reserve University offers unlimited opportunities for motivated students with more than 75 programs in the sciences, liberal arts, engineering, business management, and nursing. Partnerships with world-class cultural, educational, and scientific institutions ensure that undergraduate education extends beyond the classroom in a thriving community rooted in rigorous academics, experiential learning, and groundbreaking research. Innovative academic programs and faculty members that challenge and support students to help them flourish is at the core of the Case experience.
Mid-sized University in Cleveland
Case is a mid-sized university of 4,400 undergraduates located within an urban setting in University Circle, a unique cultural district comprising 550 acres of parks, gardens, museums, schools, hospitals, churches, and social service institutions. The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra, are within walking distance; downtown Cleveland is 10 minutes away by car or public transportation.
As a major research university, Case Western Reserve University offers a diverse wealth of resources and opportunities to students seeking a unique undergraduate experience. Students learn from and alongside top faculty in academic programs that weave intense classroom theory with hands-on applications in a host of real-world settings.
Student Body and Their Activities
The university attracts bright, passionate individuals from all over the United States and 20 countries. Case's undergraduate student body is diverse and welcoming of world cultures and beliefs, and its programs are highly regarded around the globe.
Nearly every type of student interest group, from political organizations to multiethnic student unions, is represented on campus. Campus Greek life consists of sixteen national fraternities and seven sororities, with approximately 27 percent of undergraduate students participating. Residence halls are coeducational, and 80 percent of the students reside on campus.
A charter member of the University Athletic Association, an NCAA Division III conference, Case has won championships in cross-country, football, softball, track and field, and wrestling. Twenty percent of undergraduates wear the blue-and-white varsity uniform, and 70 percent join an intramural team. Nonvarsity club sports include fencing, golf, ice hockey, skiing, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Majors and Minors
Case has a single-door admission policy -- once students are admitted, they can pursue any major(s) they wish. Programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree include anthropology, art history (joint program with the Cleveland Museum of Art), Asian studies, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, classics, cognitive science, communication sciences (collaborative program with the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center), computer science, dance, economics, English, environmental geology, environmental studies, French, French and Francophone studies, geological sciences, German, German studies, history, history and philosophy of science, international studies, Japanese studies, mathematics, music (joint program with the Cleveland Institute of Music), nutrition, nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, statistics, theater, and world literature. The following B.A. programs are available as a second major only: American studies, evolutionary biology, gerontological studies, natural sciences, pre-architecture, teacher education, and women's studies.
Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in the following fields: accounting, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, art education (joint program with the Cleveland Institute of Art), astronomy, biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering physics, geological sciences, management (business), materials science and engineering, mathematics, mathematics and physics (combined major), mechanical engineering, music education, nursing, nutrition, nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, physics, polymer science and engineering, statistics, systems and control engineering, systems biology, and an undesignated engineering major.
Minor areas of concentration include artificial intelligence, art studio, childhood studies, Chinese, electronics, entrepreneurship, ethnic studies, finance, history of science and technology, Italian, Japanese, Judaic studies, management information and decision systems, marketing, photography, public policy, Russian, sports medicine, and teacher licensure. In addition, most major subjects are available as minors. A minor in electrical engineering is available to students pursuing any other engineering major.
Financial Aid
Financial aid consisting of grants, loans, and work assistance is awarded on the basis of a student's need. Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as Case's own financial aid application. A signed copy of the most recent federal tax return (Form 1040) is also required. Students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when they apply to the university; these awards range from $500 to 80 percent of tuition.
Admissions Process and Deadlines
An interview is not a required part of the admission process, but it is strongly recommended as the best way to learn about the university. To receive full consideration for admission and scholarships, students must take the SAT or ACT prior to their selected application deadline.
Students who wish to receive early notification of their admission status may apply for early action by November 15; they are notified by January 1. The final application deadline is January 15 for notification by April 1. Application deadlines for transfer students are May 15 for fall admission and October 15 for spring admission. The application deadline for the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (medicine, dentistry, law, or social work) is December 1. Students can apply to Case via the free online Common Application. The fall semester begins in late August.
- At a Glance
School Type
Independent, Coed
Setting
Urban 155-acre campus
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, and Postbachelor's Certificates
Comprehensive Costs
$47,128 includes full-time tuition ($35,900), mandatory fees ($338), and room and board ($10,890). Part-time tuition: $1496 per credit hour. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)
Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult , 70% of applicants were admitted
- Admissions
Freshman
Admission: 7,998 applied; 5,599 admitted; 966 enrolled
Test Scores
· SAT critical reading scores over 500 95%
· SAT math scores over 500 99%
· SAT writing scores over 500 97%
· ACT scores over 18 100%
· SAT critical reading scores over 600 75%
· SAT math scores over 600 92%
· SAT writing scores over 600 73%
· ACT scores over 24 98%
· SAT critical reading scores over 700 25%
· SAT math scores over 700 46%
· SAT writing scores over 700 20%
· ACT scores over 30 59%
Applying
Options: electronic application, early admission, early action, deferred entrance
Required: essay or personal statement, high school transcript, 1 letter of recommendation
Recommended: interview
Notification: continuous until 7/1 (transfers)
- Cost and Financial Aid
Costs (2009-10)
One-time required fee: $370
Comprehensive Costs: $47,128 includes full-time tuition ($35,900), mandatory fees ($338), and room and board ($10,890). Part-time tuition: $1496 per credit hour. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
Room and board: College room only: $6270. Room and board charges vary according to board plan, housing facility, and student level
Payment plan: Installment
Waivers: Employees or children of employees
Financial Aid
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2009, 2,934 applied for aid, 2,604 were judged to have need, 2,394 had their need fully met. 1,796 Federal Work-Study jobs (averaging $2812)
In 2009, 786 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 87%
Average financial aid package: $33,478
Average need-based loan: $7474
Average need-based gift aid: $22,793
Average non-need-based aid: $18,930
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $37,496
- Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, and Postbachelor's Certificates
Majors
Architecture And Related Services
Architectural History and Criticism
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
American Studies; Asian Studies; French Studies; German Studies; Japanese Studies; Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry; Biology/Biological Sciences; Biomathematics and Bioinformatics Related; Evolutionary Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science
Education
Art Teacher Education; Music Teacher Education
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biomedical/Medical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Engineering; Engineering Physics; Materials Engineering; Materials Science; Mechanical Engineering; Polymer/Plastics Engineering; Systems Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics; Comparative Literature; French; German; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Communication Disorders; Dietetics; Nursing (Registered Nurse Training)
History
History; History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Mathematics And Statistics
Applied Mathematics; Mathematics; Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science; Gerontology; International/Global Studies; Natural Sciences; Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy; Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy; Chemistry; Geology/Earth Science
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Anthropology; Economics; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation; Dramatic/Theater Arts; Music
- Student Body
Undergraduate Student Population
4,228 undergraduate students, 44% women, 56% men, 1% transferred in, 5% African American, 16% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% Hispanic American, 0.2% Native American
International Population
5% representing 23 other countries
Housing Info
78% live on campus
- Campus Life
Housing: On-campus residence required through sophomore year
Options: Coed, Campus housing is university owned. Freshman campus housing is guaranteed
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio station, choral group, marching band, student government, Student Program Board, Habitat for Humanity and service organizations, International Student Groups, Musical Theater/Dance Groups, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Student government, Student Program Board, Habitat for Humanity and service organizations, International Student Groups, Musical Theater/Dance Groups
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access, crime prevention programs
Student services: Health clinic, personal/psychological counseling, women's center, legal services
Academic Programs
Special study options: Accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, student-designed majors, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 engineering; astronomy, biochemistry
School Calendar: Semesters
- Faculty
Total: 917
Full-time: 81% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
- Athletics
Athletics
Member: NCAA, Division: All Division III
Intramural sports
Badminton M/W, basketball M/W, bowling M/W, cross-country running M/W, football M/W, golf M/W, racquetball M/W, soccer M/W, softball M/W, squash M/W, swimming and diving M/W, table tennis M/W, tennis M/W, track and field M/W, ultimate Frisbee M/W, volleyball M/W, water polo M/W, weight lifting M/W, wrestling M
Intercollegiate sports
Archery M(c)/W(c), baseball M, basketball M/W, cheerleading M(c)/W(c), crew M(c)/W(c), cross-country running M/W, fencing M(c)/W(c), football M, ice hockey M(c)/W(c), soccer M/W, softball W, swimming and diving M/W, tennis M/W, track and field M/W, ultimate Frisbee M(c)/W(c), volleyball M(c)/W, wrestling M
- School Facilities
Facilities/Endowment
Main Library Name: University Library
Other Library: 6
Collection: 2.8 million titles; 75,083 serial subscriptions; 57,386 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $1.4 billion