Case Western
Case Western SAT and ACT Requirements
Case Western is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1430 to 1540 on the SAT and 32 to 34 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Test-Optional
SAT middle 50%
1430–1540
ACT middle 50%
32–34
Acceptance rate
37%
Case Western SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 700 | 760 |
| Math | 730 | 780 |
| Total | 1430 | 1540 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 34 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1430: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here, and at a test-optional school you can also leave the score off.
- 1430 to 1540: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1540: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does Case Western require the SAT or ACT?
Case Western is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. Official policy: 'At the time of application, you choose whether you wish to apply with testing scores or as a test-optional candidate.' Fully voluntary — not required for admission, scholarships, or financial aid; applicants may change their testing decision up to two weeks before their decision release. No future reinstatement announced.
What SAT score do you need for Case Western?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1430, half scored between 1430 and 1540, and a quarter scored above 1540. A score at or above 1540 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1430 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for Case Western?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 32 to 34 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1430 to 1500.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: Case Western admissions, verified for 2026-27.
