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MD · Cleveland, OH · private · applies through AMCAS

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Known as Case Western

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](216) 368-3450
517MCAT median · 2026
3.87GPA mean
—Class size
15%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
Nov 15, 2026Secondary deadline
$74,540Tuition + fees, in state
$74,540Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Varies by courseCommunity college: Varies by courseOnline courses: Varies by coursePass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required3NoNoNoYesCase-by-case
we will accept on a case-bycase basis
This course must cover metabolism
Chemistry
CHEM
Required6YesNoYesNoCase-by-case
we will accept on a case-bycase basis
Any general chemistry course with labs (require 1 year total), and can also be fulfilled via AP.
Creative Writing
ENGL
Required3NoNoNoYesYesAny English, literature, or writing class will fulfill this requirement (it is very flexible).
Organic Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesNoNoNoCase-by-case
Preferred 4 year institution
1 semester with laboratory

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: NoSupplemental: No

If ALL science pre-requisites were taken at a community college, we strongly recommend that you take at least a year of upper-level sciences from an accredited four-year degree granting university within the United States or Canada. If a few science pre-requisites were taken at a community college, we will evaluate them on a case-bycase basis.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Although strong academic credentials are important in the admissions process, equally important are interpersonal skills, exposure to medicine, well-roundedness, and qualities such as professionalism, empathy, and leadership ability. Applicants for admission must complete a course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university prior to matriculation. If you have received your undergraduate degree outside the U.S. or Canada, you must complete at least one year of advanced science-based coursework at an accredited U.S. institution prior to application. This can be achieved through a master’s or Ph.D. degree, a formalized post-baccalaureate program, or through a variety of upper-level science coursework.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes There is no difference in our admissions processes for OOS applicants.
Canadian applicants
Yes There is no difference in our admissions for Canadian applicants. MSTP does not accept Canadian applicants.
International applicants
Yes There is no difference for admissions for international students. Both the University Program and College Program accept international students. MSTP does not accept international applicants.
DACA applicants
Yes There is no difference in our admissions processes for DACA applicants for the University Program and College Program. MSTP does not accept applicants with DACA status.
DACA details
There is no difference in our admissions processes for DACA applicants for the University Program and College Program. MSTP does not accept applicants with DACA status.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
We conduct traditional one on one interviews: University Program: one faculty and one medical student interview LCP: two faculty and one medical student + a small group activity MSTP: 6-7 interviews, including a medical student interview
Invitations sent
in mid-late August 2026
Typical interview day
Interview days include interviews and interactions with faculty members and medical students. They also include information sessions, a virtual tour, and interactive activities. Interview days at our school are full day events that also allow interviewees to get to know us and to get a feel for our student body, community, and educational environment. All of our interviewers have participated in implicit bias training. Opportunities to attend periodic online "meet & greets" with our student groups (SNMA/LMSA, LGBTQ+, First Gen, and Parents & Partners) are available to all interviewees. Additionally, our medical students host "You Do IQ" sessions to give interviewees an opportunity to get a taste of how small group learning works in the University Program.
Regional interviews
N/A
Video interviews
Interviews via Zoom will be used for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not required source
AAMC PREview
Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2023

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$100
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026 11/15/2026
Who receives it
applicants with a verified AMCAS application with a minimum MCAT score of at least 502.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
Variable from year to year for each of our MD programs. Each MD program welcomes pertinent updates or letters of interest/intent from waitlisted applicants if they are truly interested in attending.
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
The Admissions Committee re-reviews waitlisted applicants as seats open, considering MCAT, GPA, interview, experiences, application strength, and letters of interest or intent..
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$74,540$74,540
Health insurance$3,986$3,986
Total cost of attendance, year 1$112,023$112,023

77% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $228,497.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
9,454 (8.4% in-state)
Matriculants
216 (15.3% in-state, 84.7% out-of-state; 52.8% women)
Applications per seat
44

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2026

MCAT (median)
517 (range 510–527)
GPA (mean)
3.87 · science 3.85

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

No Contact Name: Please refer to the eligibility requirements for a transfer request in t Phone Number: Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://case.edu/medicine/admissions-programs/mdprogram/application-process/transfers-advanced-standing

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

Our Mission To improve health globally by linking groundbreaking innovation and research directly to patients and populations, within a world class ecosystem of medicine and education. Our Approach We utilize an extraordinary consortium of medical school faculty across all Cleveland medical institutions to create integrated teams of experts to educate our trainees, link disciplines to discover the mysteries and treatment of serious diseases, and understand and eliminate health inequities in Cleveland and across the world. Our mission guides us to provide excellence in medical education through our unique curriculum, advance discoveries from our laboratories to patients and improve the health of our community. Since 1843, the CWRU School of Medicine has been dedicated to enhancing human health and has been a leader and innovator in the fields of medical education and biomedical research. Building upon its proud history while embracing today's challenges, the School's mission remains unchanged: to educate future physicians who will care for patients with mastery, creativity, and compassion, in a setting that fosters collegiality, leadership, and excellence in scholarship and research. The goal of our admissions process is to further the mission of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, which includes excellence in medical education, discoveries in translational science, and improving community health. To best meet the needs of the patient populations in Ohio and beyond and to achieve the goals of the institution, the School of Medicine's admissions process uses a balanced approach that considers an applicant's academic metrics, experiences, and personal attributes in order to achieve the educational benefits of a student body and future physician work force.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

Entering class of 2026: average cumulative GPA 3.87 (range 2.9-4.00), average science GPA 3.85 (range 3.13-4.00), average MCAT 518 (range 510-527); the MCAT page's sample of 195 matriculants gives average 518 (95th percentile), median 517, mode 517. Interview-invitee ranges: cumulative GPA 2.8-4.00, science 2.38-4.00, MCAT 502-528. Minimum MCAT 502 on the most recent exam to receive a secondary; scores no more than three years old. Casper, PREview and Altus Suite (Duet/Snapshot) not required for the University Program, College (Lerner) Program or MSTP. Secondary fee required but amount not stated.

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