First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 19, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 5, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 6, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 20, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: case.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Case Western Reserve University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | 4 credit hours MATH 121 . Credit for MATH 121…4 credit hours MATH 121 . Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for MATH 121 or MATH 125 . MATH 122 or MATH 126 | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 credit hours MATH 121 and MATH 122 . Credit for…8 credit hours MATH 121 and MATH 122 . Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for either MATH 121 or MATH 125 . Credit for MATH 122 will meet a requirement for either MATH 122 or MATH 126 . MATH 223 | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 credit hours BIOL 114 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credit hours CHEM 111 . This course will meet a…4 credit hours CHEM 111 . This course will meet a requirement of either CHEM 105 or CHEM 111 . CHEM 106 and CHEM 113 ; or ENGR 145 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credit hours PSCL 101 | |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 credit hours STAT 201 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 credit hours ECON 103 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 credit hours ECON 102 |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | 4 credit hours MATH 121 . Credit for MATH 121…4 credit hours MATH 121 . Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for MATH 121 or MATH 125 . MATH 122 or MATH 126 | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 credit hours MATH 121 and MATH 122 . Credit for…8 credit hours MATH 121 and MATH 122 . Credit for MATH 121 will meet a requirement for either MATH 121 or MATH 125 . Credit for MATH 122 will meet a requirement for either MATH 122 or MATH 126 . MATH 223 | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 credit hours BIOL 114 | |
| Biology | 5 | 3 credit hours BIOL 214 . This credit will…3 credit hours BIOL 214 . This credit will satisfy the BIOL 114 requirement for the nursing major. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credit hours CHEM 111 . This course will meet a…4 credit hours CHEM 111 . This course will meet a requirement of either CHEM 105 or CHEM 111 . CHEM 106 and CHEM 113 ; or ENGR 145 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credit hours PSCL 101 | |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 credit hours STAT 201 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 credit hours ECON 103 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 credit hours ECON 102 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 3 credit hours HSTY 100-TR. A maximum of 3 credit…3 credit hours HSTY 100-TR. A maximum of 3 credit hours will be awarded for History AP scores and only after successful completion of the 1 credit hour HSTY 100 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 credit hours EEPS 100-TR | |
| European History | 5 | 3 credit hours HSTY 100-TR. A maximum of 3 credit…3 credit hours HSTY 100-TR. A maximum of 3 credit hours will be awarded for History AP scores and only after successful completion of the 1 credit hour HSTY 100 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 credit hours ANTH 100-TR | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 credit hours ARTH 100-TR. This credit cannot be…3 credit hours ARTH 100-TR. This credit cannot be used to satisfy requirements for a major or minor in art history. ARTH 101 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 credit hours AFST 252A . A maximum of 3 credit…3 credit hours AFST 252A . A maximum of 3 credit hours will be awarded for AP African American Studies scores and only after successful completion of a 3 credit hour 300-level AFST course with a grade of B or better. | |
| Art Studio (2-D Design Portfolio) | 5 | 3 credit hours ARTS 101 or ARTS 216 . Final…3 credit hours ARTS 101 or ARTS 216 . Final credit awarded to be determined after individual portfolio review by art studio program director. | |
| Art Studio (3-D Design Portfolio) | 5 | 3 credit hours ARTS 100-TR, ARTS 201 , or ARTS…3 credit hours ARTS 100-TR, ARTS 201 , or ARTS 214 . Final credit awarded to be determined after individual portfolio review by art studio program director. | |
| Art Studio (Drawing Portfolio) | 5 | 3 credit hours ARTS 106 or ARTS 216 . Final…3 credit hours ARTS 106 or ARTS 216 . Final credit awarded to be determined after individual portfolio review by art studio program director. | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit hours CHIN 201 and CHIN 202 † CHIN 301 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 9 credit hours CHIN 201 , CHIN 202 , and CHIN 301 † CHIN 302 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 credit hours POSC 160 | |
| Computer Science (Computer Science A) | 4 | 3 credit hours ENGR 131 | |
| English (Language/Composition) | 4 | 3 credit hours ENGL 200-TR. A maximum of 3 credit…3 credit hours ENGL 200-TR. A maximum of 3 credit hours will be awarded for AP English scores and only after successful completion of a 3 credit hour 300-level ENGL course with a grade of C or better. | |
| English (Literature/Composition) | 4 | 3 credit hours ENGL 200-TR. A maximum of 3 credit…3 credit hours ENGL 200-TR. A maximum of 3 credit hours will be awarded for AP English scores and only after successful completion of a 3 credit hour 300-level ENGL course with a grade of C or better. | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit hours FRCH 201 and FRCH 202 † 300-level FRCH | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit hours GRMN 201 and GRMN 202 † 300-level GRMN | |
| Gov and Politics (U.S. Government) | 5 | 3 credit hours POSC 109 . 3 credit hours of POSC…3 credit hours POSC 109 . 3 credit hours of POSC 109 will be awarded for AP U.S. Government scores only after successful completion of a 300-level U.S. political science course with a grade of B or higher. | |
| History (U.S. History) | 5 | 3 credit hours HSTY 100-TR. A maximum of 3 credit…3 credit hours HSTY 100-TR. A maximum of 3 credit hours will be awarded for History AP scores and only after successful completion of the 1credit hour HSTY 100 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit hours ITAL 201 and ITAL 202 † 300-level ITAL | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 credit hours JAPN 201 and JAPN 202 † JAPN 301 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 9 credit hours JAPN 201 , JAPN 202 , and JAPN 301 † JAPN 302 | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 credit hours LATN 201 and LATN 202 300-level LATN | |
| Physics (Physics 1) | 4 | 4 credit hours PHYS 115 * PHYS 116 | |
| Physics (Physics 2) | 4 | 3 credit hours PHYS 100-TR * | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 3 credit hours PHYS 100-TR * | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credit hours PHYS 121 * PHYS 122 | |
| Spanish (Spanish Language) | 4 | 6 credit hours SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 † 300-level SPAN | |
| Spanish (Spanish Literature) | 4 | 6 credit hours SPAN 202 and SPAN 300-TR † 300-level SPAN |
Source: bulletin.case.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 119 |
| Computer Science | 115 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 99 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 60 |
| Psychology | 59 |
| Biochemistry | 57 |
| Neuroscience | 52 |
Show the other 53 majors
| Economics | 47 |
| Chemical Engineering | 39 |
| Finance | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management | 32 |
| Cognitive Science | 28 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 25 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 23 |
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Music | 15 |
| Human Nutrition | 14 |
| Materials Engineering | 14 |
| Computer Engineering | 14 |
| Statistics | 13 |
| History | 12 |
| Data Science | 12 |
| Chemistry, Other | 12 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 12 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 11 |
| Computational Biology | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Applied Mathematics | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 5 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 4 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 4 |
| Astronomy | 4 |
| Dance | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Systems Engineering | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Gerontology | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Information Technology | 1 |
| Japanese Studies | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Case Western Reserve University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #9 for Nursingof 50 colleges
- #15 for Aerospace engineeringof 50 colleges
- #16 for Speech-language pathologyof 50 colleges
- #19 for Accountingof 50 colleges
- #19 for Materials science and engineeringof 49 colleges
- #25 for Financeof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Presidents' Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
17% of men in fraternities · 22% of women in sororities · 19% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), crucleveland.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cleveland, OH
2,171,877 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Nearest hub airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
686 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
63.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,180 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Cleveland Institute of Music0 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Art0 mi
- Cleveland State University3 mi
- John Carroll University4 mi
- Ursuline College8 mi
- Baldwin Wallace University16 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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