1. FAST FACTS
CAMPUS SIZE: 155 acres, part of the 550
acre University Circle,
home of the Cleveland Orchestra,
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Institutes of Art
and Music, and many other non-profit
and social service organizations.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: A comprehensive university,
offering Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs. Over 60 undergraduate
majors offered.
UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT: 3,600 undergraduates,
6,000 graduate students among the Medical
School, Law School, Dental
School, Mandel School of Applied
Social Sciences, Bolton School of
Nursing, Weatherhead School
of Management, and graduate Arts
and Sciences and Engineering
programs .
COMPOSITION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY: All 50 states and approximately 22 foreign countries are represented.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT:FACULTY RATIO: 8:1
CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS: 80% of the undergraduate
students reside in 18 University residence
halls, 5 sororities,
and 16 fraternities.
Students have the choice of south side suites (six single rooms, shared
living room, and bath) or north side residence halls (double room on
a hallway with 30-35 other students), however, freshmen will reside on
north side. Housing is guaranteed to all undergraduates and required
of non-commuting students under 21. 25-30% of the undergraduates are
involved in Greek life.
CAMPUS LIFE: More than 150 clubs
and organizations on campus including musical groups, publications,
professional societies, student government, Film
Society, radio station, international
student alliances, intramural, club, and Division
III varsity athletics, Greek
organizations, community service, and special interest groups. The
viewbook, GET SERIOUS, contains a representative list.
| TYPICAL BUDGET 2007-2008 |
| Tuition |
$31,090 |
| Room and Board |
$9,280 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,040 |
| Books and Supplies (NS) |
$1,440 |
| Personal expenses (estimate) |
$1,250 |
| Activity Fee |
$248 |
| RTA Fee |
$50 |
| Technology Fee |
$400 |
| Nursing Fee (only NUR students) |
$265 |
| Matriculation Fee |
$300 |
| TOTAL |
$45,098 |
| TOTAL NURSING |
$45,363 |
FINANCIAL AID:
91% of the freshman class
entering in 2007-2008 received some type of financial aid.
Learn more about how to begin the financial aid process.
SCHOLARSHIPS: All applicants are considered for scholarships; there is no separate scholarship application nor are there specific criteria. Please refer to the viewbook for
details.
KEY POINTS OF DISTINCTION FOR CASE
Single door admission. Students apply to the University, not to a particular school or
major.
Size With about 3600 undergraduate students, Case falls into the limited number
of medium- sized schools. Students receive all the benefits of a small
liberal arts college or a small technical school within a larger framework
and state-of-the-art facilities.
Location University Circle, the
cultural heart of the region, has much to offer, and Cleveland is a city
on the move.
Diversity Case undergraduates come from all 50 states and over 20 foreign countries
and from every socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic background.
Curriculum Beyond the focus of the chosen major, Case offers comprehensive core curricula
to insure both depth and breadth of knowledge.
Research Opportunities for undergraduates to become actively involved in cutting
edge research abound. Undergraduates act as fully participating team members
and are involved in all phases of research. Research may be done for academic
credit, pay, or as a volunteer.
Professional Schools Case's graduate and professional schools are first-rate and located right
on campus.
Casenet
The first fiber-optic computer network on a college campus
offering every student access to the internet and email from their dorm
room, classroom, study carrel, and lab. Case was #1 Most Wired College
in Yahoo's Internet Life 1999 Ranking, and came in 4th in the nation
in
Intel's 2004 ranking of "Unwired College Campuses" for
its widespread deployment of wireless internet access.
Faculty
95% hold the Ph.D. 97% of courses are taught by faculty. Undergraduate
student:faculty ratio is 7:1; students at Case receive a very personalized
education.
Retention The retention rate from freshman to sophomore year is usually around
91-92%.
Counseling/Tutoring Support Services
Educational Support Services
provides free tutoring in every undergraduate course, holds tutoring clinics, and places learning assistants in each freshman residence hall. Academic Advising provides freshmen advisers who work with students
to help define goals and choose courses. When the student decides on
a major, he/she is assigned a faculty advisor in his/her department.
ESS web site: http://ess.Case.edu/.
University Counseling Services offers individual and group counseling
and free workshops. University Counseling Services web site: http://www.case.edu/staff/ucs/.
Students Though selective for admission, the campus is very cooperative, and students
aim to help and learn from each other.
Class size 69% of classes enroll fewer than 30 students. 50% enroll fewer than 20.
Practical work experience Case offers an established Co-op
Program, numerous internships, and a professional practicum to provide
hands-on, career-oriented experience.
Career Planning & Placement Excellent services throughout the four years of undergraduate study include
assistance with resumes, interviewing, and contacts with hiring firms.
Web site: http://www.case.edu/stuaff/careers/
All students are required to complete one year of physical education,
with an emphasis on sports that can be enjoyed throughout the student's
lifetime. In April, 1998, the Veale
Convocation and Recreation Center opened with 60000 square feet of
space including 4 indoor volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts and
a six lane, 200 meter indoor track that augments the existing Emerson
Gym pool and facilities. Case is a founding member of the University
Athletic Association and plays at the NCAA Division III level; Case
does not award athletic scholarships. Web site: http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/
Housing and Residence Life Housing is guaranteed for all four years to undergraduate students. 80%
of undergraduates live on campus. Web site: http://housing.Case.edu/
Bon Appétit services
the cafeterias in the residence hall areas and the pay cafeterias in
the academic buildings and Thwing Student Center. The meal plan offers
several choices of entrees including vegetarian. Students with special
dietary needs are accommodated on an individual basis. A Kosher meal
plan is also available through Hillel.
Campus safety and security Case's campus is patrolled 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by Case
security personnel, University
Circle police, and the Cleveland
police. An evening escort service is provided free to charge to any
location on campus. A free shuttle bus runs through campus throughout
the day and night. Web site: http://www.case.edu/finadmin/security/secmain.htm
3. SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Sages Open to students of any major, the Seminar
Approach to General Education and Scholarship (SAGES) is an innovative
curriculum that focuses on small seminars and intensive faculty advising
throughout four years of study. SAGES students build a foundation for
intellectual inquiry through discussion-based seminars that often draw
on the resources of the University and surrounding institutions.
This selective program includes students in the College of Arts and Sciences
and provides seminars that focus on communication, critical reasoning,
service, and leadership. Students explore connections between broad,
interdisciplinary learning and leadership.
Junior Year Abroad Undergraduates may pursue their junior year studies at one of many universities
across the world. Students have recently studied in the U.K., France,
Germany, Australia, Austria, Spain, Israel, and Italy.
(based at American University) American studies, economics, history, political science, or sociology
majors may earn a semester's credit while completing work in Washington,
DC with original source materials or at government agencies.
Integrated Graduate Studies Qualified students may begin graduate work in their senior year.
B.S./M.S. Program Qualified students may complete the Bachelors and Masters degrees in Engineering
in five years.
Undergraduate Scholars Program Highly motivated students are allowed to design individual programs of
study, supervised by a faculty committee.
Earn a B.M. from CIM and a B.A. or B.S. from Case in five years.
Co-operative Education Co-op students work in industry or government for two separate seven-month
periods, providing more than a year of practical work experience. The
program generally adds one year to the normal four years of study and
is available to engineering, science, and management majors.
Professional Practicum Students enrich their education by working part time in an area related
to their academic major.
Dual Degree Program Students may pursue double majors and double degrees. 25% of Case undergraduates
double major.
Six-Year Dental Program Students are allowed to complete requirements for the B.S. and D.D.S.
in six rather than eight years.
Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) A limited number of applicants to the freshman class are granted conditional
guaranteed admission to Case's dental, law, or medical school.
The Pre-Professional Scholars Program in Medicine (PPSP-Med.) is our
most competitive program.
Here are the facts:
- PPSP-Med. is not an accelerated program. It requires four years of
undergraduate work and four years of medical school.
- PPSP-Med. guarantees a spot at Case's medical school upon completion
of undergraduate studies. Selected PPSP-Med. students must maintain
a cumulative Case gpa of 3.6. While the MCAT is not required, students
who choose to take it must present a total score of 32 or above.
- There are no specific requirements or cut-offs for PPSP-Med. PPSP-Med.
are typically very high scorers on standardized tests, have very high
class ranks, and very challenging high school curricula in addition
to significant research or volunteer experience in a health care facility.
- PPSP students follow exactly the same program of study as other students.
- PPSP does not include a monetary award although recipients usually
receive merit scholarships.
- PPSP-Med. students are not committed to the Case medical school. If
they change their mind about medicine or want to apply to other professional
schools, they can.
- The deadline to apply for this program is December 15 of a student's
senior year. Of about 700 applicants, 60-70 finalists are chosen to
interview on campus with admission and medical school staff; notification
is sent the first week of March. Approximately 20 students will be selected
following the interview process in late March. Students not selected
as finalists may still be awarded undergraduate admission to the University
and may apply to the School of Medicine through the traditional process.
PPSP is not a student's best or only chance to attend medical school.
Over the past several years, the acceptance rate for Case undergraduates
applying to medical school has been 68%. The national average for acceptance
is less than 40%.
- Case does not have a pre-med. major. Students can complete the required
pre-medical coursework and still choose any of our majors.
4. FINANCIAL AID
The price of a private education is of great concern to most families.
However, Case has significant financial aid resources available; in recent
years, more than 85% of each incoming freshman class has received merit-based
and/or need-based assistance.
Financial aid at Case is awarded in two ways: merit-based and need-based.
- Merit-based financial assistance is what we consider scholarship.
Students meeting the criteria are automatically eligible for consideration
for merit-based scholarships. No other forms need to be completed.
- Need-based financial aid depends upon the family income, the student's
employment, and many other factors. To apply for need-based financial
aid, students fill out the College Scholarship Service Profile and the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms are available
in the high school guidance office and on the web. After these forms
have been processed by the federal government and the College Scholarship
Service, Case's Office of Financial Aid determines the student's eligibility
for financial aid. Case then creates an individual financial aid "package."
A financial aid package usually consists of
- grant: money that does not have to be repaid,
- loan: several sorts of low interest subsidized are available, and
- work-study jobs on campus.
Case practices need blind admission, meaning that students are admitted
based on their qualifications without regard to their ability to pay.
AAP representatives are often asked questions about financial aid. It
is best to provide the general information given above, refer the student
to the Financial Aid brochure, and recommend that he/she call the Office
of Financial Aid directly (800-945-4530). When talking with families
about financial aid, it is very important to stress that each situation
is different. Encourage them to call Case's office of financial aid directly
to discuss their personal circumstances and do not make assumptions about
their need or the type of package they may receive.
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