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Case Western Reserve University

  • LocationCleveland, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 12,266 students
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Case Western Reserve University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic campus ministry for Case Western Reserve University is Case Catholic Campus Ministry, a cooperative venture of the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland. It meets at the Holy Rosary Parish Center and offers a weekly Newman Nights talk series, the Labre homeless outreach, and spiritual direction.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Case Western Reserve University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Rosary Church: 0.6 mi1Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Adalbert Catholic Church: 1.3 mi3Saint Casimir Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Saint Ann Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Elizabeths Magyar Roman Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6Case Western Reserve University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Rosary Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Saint Adalbert Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  4. Saint Casimir Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  5. Saint Ann Church — 1.6 mi · 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights
  6. Saint Elizabeths Magyar Roman Catholic Church — 1.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Case Catholic Campus Ministry | University Circlecwrunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We minister to the spiritual and faith formation needs of Catholic undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as well as the faculty, staff, and alumni of Case Western Reserve University.”
      Case Catholic Campus Ministry serves Catholic students of Case Western Reserve University.
    2. About Us | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Case Catholic Campus Ministry is a cooperative venture between the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland.”
      The ministry is a cooperative venture of the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Newman Catholic Student Association and the Labre homeless outreach.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About Us | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Recognized by the Undergraduate Student Government, the NCSA enjoys all the privileges and responsibilities of any student group at CWRU.”
      The Newman Catholic Student Association is a recognized undergraduate student group.
    2. Programs | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The main weekly service commitment of Case Catholic is named after St. Benedict Joseph Labre who lived among the poor on the streets.”
      The ministry runs a weekly Labre homeless outreach service commitment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Newman Nights talk series, spiritual direction, and the Labre service ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Programs | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our weekly talk series. Enjoy fellowship with other Case Catholics, and learn and grow on your faith and spiritual journey.”
      Newman Nights is a weekly talk series for Catholic students.
      “The main weekly service commitment of Case Catholic is named after St. Benedict Joseph Labre who lived among the poor on the streets.”
      The ministry runs a weekly Labre homeless outreach service commitment.
      “A spiritual director is a compassionate listener with a strong background in theology and spirituality.”
      The ministry offers spiritual direction.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Case Catholic Campus Ministry serves Catholic undergraduate and graduate students at Case Western Reserve University.
    Sources (1)
    1. Case Catholic Campus Ministry | University Circlecwrunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We minister to the spiritual and faith formation needs of Catholic undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as well as the faculty, staff, and alumni of Case Western Reserve University.”
      Case Catholic Campus Ministry serves Catholic students of Case Western Reserve University.
  • The ministry runs a weekly talk series and a weekly service program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Programs | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our weekly talk series. Enjoy fellowship with other Case Catholics, and learn and grow on your faith and spiritual journey.”
      Newman Nights is a weekly talk series for Catholic students.
      “The main weekly service commitment of Case Catholic is named after St. Benedict Joseph Labre who lived among the poor on the streets.”
      The ministry runs a weekly Labre homeless outreach service commitment.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Case Catholic Campus Ministry (Holy Rosary Parish Center)

  • Address: 12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH
  • Facilities: parish center

Source: cwrunewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cwrunewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cwrunewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cwrunewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Newman NightsOff campus
    Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM
    Weekly dinner and talk series at the Holy Rosary Parish Center.
    cwrunewman.org, cwrunewman.org
  • Spiritual direction
    Spiritual direction offered through the ministry.
    cwrunewman.org

Service 1

  • Labre RunOff campus
    Mondays 5:30 PM
    Weekly food outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
    cwrunewman.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Newman Catholic Student Association (NCSA)
    Undergraduate Catholic student group recognized by Undergraduate Student Government.
    cwrunewman.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Case Catholic Campus Ministry | University Circlecwrunewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We minister to the spiritual and faith formation needs of Catholic undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as well as the faculty, staff, and alumni of Case Western Reserve University.”
    Case Catholic Campus Ministry serves Catholic students of Case Western Reserve University.
    “We minister to the spiritual and faith formation needs of Catholic undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as well as the faculty, staff, and alumni of Case Western Reserve University.”
    Case Catholic Campus Ministry serves Catholic students of Case Western Reserve University.
  2. About Us | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Case Catholic Campus Ministry is a cooperative venture between the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland.”
    The ministry is a cooperative venture of the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland.
    “Case Catholic Campus Ministry is a cooperative venture between the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland.”
    The ministry is a cooperative venture of the Newman Catholic Student Association, Holy Rosary Church, and the Diocese of Cleveland.
    “Holy Rosary is the sacramental home for all Catholic students and residents of University Circle. Conveniently located just up the hill at 12021 Mayfield Road in historic little Italy”
    Holy Rosary Church, the ministry's parish partner, is at 12021 Mayfield Road.
  3. Programs | Case Catholiccwrunewman.org/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Thursdays at 6:30 pm | Newman Nights | Holy Rosary Parish Center”
    Newman Nights meets at the Holy Rosary Parish Center.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
98 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,513 · ACT 33
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$35,710

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
6,186
Total students12,266
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$41,190
Cost of attendance (per year)$85,851
Median federal debt at graduation$24,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
87%
First-year retention92%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$87,989
Admission rate37%
Students receiving Pell grants18%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1513
SAT reading & writing700–760
SAT math730–780
ACT composite32–34
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 60 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofcleveland.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is Case Western Reserve University a Catholic college?
No. Case Western Reserve University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Case Catholic Campus Ministry.

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