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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2025-2026
Case Western Reserve University
Prepared for Sample Student · Cleveland, OH
Best-case 4-yr offset
$39,438
AP savings
Typical 4-yr offset
$161,434
AP + avg merit × 4
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $181,412 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
27.3%
Yield 16.2% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$95,704
Net after avg aid: $50,351
AP Tuition Saved
$39,438
18 credits · 1.2 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1440–1540
ACT Composite
32–34
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

93% of enrolled first-year students had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$65,740
Fees$696
Room & board$20,288
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$95,704
Average need-based aid− $45,353
Net price (avg)$50,351

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Andrew and Eleanor Squire Scholarship
A.W. Smith Innovation Scholarship
FIRST Scholarship
Louis Stokes Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
Case Western Reserve University Leadership Scholarships
National Merit Scholarships
Performing Arts Scholarships
Arts Achievement Scholarships

AP Investment & Return

Based on Case Western's AP credit policy (min score 4).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+8 credits · $17,528
5
Chemistry
+4 credits · $8,764
5
Biology
+3 credits · $6,573
5
English Language
+3 credits · $6,573
4
US History
This school requires a 5 on this exam (you scored 4).
4
Credits
18
Sem. saved
1.2
Saved
$39,438
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"Case Western Reserve is a powerhouse of research and innovation, particularly in STEM and healthcare. What sets it apart is the emphasis on collaboration and hands-on learning from the very beginning. Your child won't just be sitting in lectures; they'll be in labs, in the community, and working with world-class faculty on projects that have a real-world impact. It's an environment that fosters not just academic excellence, but also the practical skills and collaborative mindset needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy."

Say to the student

"Imagine a place where you can dive into your passions from day one. At Case Western, you're not just a student; you're a researcher, an innovator, a collaborator. The campus is buzzing with energy, with students from all over the world working together on everything from building robots to developing new medical technologies. It's a place where you can be both intensely focused on your studies and have a vibrant social life, with a strong sense of community and endless opportunities to get involved."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2025-2026 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22