Case Western Reserve University is a private institution that was founded in 1826. It has a total student enrollment of over 12,398 for fall of 2025 including both graduate and undergraduate programs. Its setting is urban, and the campus size is 267 acres.
Case Western Reserve University is known for its world class research, but with more than 150 student organizations, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, too. The Case Western Spartans varsity teams compete in the Division III University Athletic Association. The Greek system, which stresses a commitment to on-campus and community service, involves about one third of students. The campus is located about 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland, where students have free access to a handful of downtown museums like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center.