Case Western Reserve University
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SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1350 | 1490 |
| 2020 | 1350 | 1490 |
| 2022 | 1420 | 1520 |
| 2023 | 1440 | 1530 |
| 2024 | 1440 | 1530 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Pre-health and engineering students
if you want to be near world-class hospitals or research labs as an undergrad, CWRU’s partnerships are top-tier.
Quiet grinders
if you’re self-motivated, serious about your future, and like structured independence, you’ll thrive here.
Students who value ROI
if you're looking for a practical education that leads to grad school, med school, or high-salary entry-level jobs, this place delivers.
Academic introverts
if you’d rather study in a lab at midnight than party on a rooftop, you’ll find your tribe here.
Civic-minded researchers
if you're interested in solving real problems in medicine, policy, or industry, CWRU makes it happen early and often.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Party-first students
campus life is active but subdued. There’s Greek life, but it’s not dominant, and the scene leans chill.
Prestige-only seekers
Case doesn’t carry Ivy name weight, but does deliver Ivy-level results if you do the work.
Non-STEM focused wanderers
humanities and arts exist, but CWRU is fundamentally STEM and pre-professional in tone.
Students needing constant encouragement
professors are supportive, but expect independence and initiative from day one.
Those who want warm weather and scenic campuses
Cleveland is cold and gray in winter, and the campus is functional, not Instagrammable.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
50-70°F (10-21°C)
Mild with rain
summer
70-85°F (21-29°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Cool and crisp
winter
20-35°F (-7-2°C)
Cold with snow
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
☀️Average 200 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant urban center with museums, theaters, and restaurants
Historic neighborhood known for West Side Market and diverse eateries