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Cleveland, OHTest-optional~38% admit rate

Case Western Reserve UniversitySAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 14501530 on the SAT and 3235 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total14501530
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1450 and 1530 on the SAT total.

ACT composite3235
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 32 and 35 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14501530
ACT composite3235

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1450 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1530 SAT / 35 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Case Western Reserve University is test-optional

Case Western Reserve University does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1450 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Case Western Reserve University, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Case Western Reserve University?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Case Western Reserve University students scored between 1450 and 1530 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1530 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1490 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1450 SAT good enough for Case Western Reserve University?+
A 1450 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1530 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Case Western Reserve University?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 32–35 on the ACT. A composite around 35 would place you near the top of that range; 32 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Case Western Reserve University test-optional or test-required?+
Case Western Reserve University does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1450 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Case Western Reserve University’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Case Western is test-optional; about half of enrolled students submitted an SAT score. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Case Western Reserve University’s admissions office.