Presenting
The Entering
Class of
Welcome
To The
Case Western
Reserve
University
School
of
Dr. Lina Mehta
AssociateMedicine
Dean for Admissions
Christian Essman
Director of Admissions
July 8, 2015
2014-2015 Application
Statistics
Total Applications Nationally:
Total Applications to CWRU:
49,474
5,475
2015 Entering Class Size: 217
University Track
• Applications: 4,552
• Interviews: 936
• Matriculants: 173
College Track
• Applications: 1,476
• Interviews: 262
• Matriculants: 32
MSTP
• Applications: 352
• Interviews: 75
• Matriculants: 12
Demographics
Entering Class Size: 217
(University Track, College Track, & MSTP)
• 51% Female
– UT
– CCLCM
– MSTP
50%
53%
58%
Female
Female
Female
• Average Age 23; Age Range: 20-48
– UT
Avg. Age: 24
Range: 20-48
– CCLCM Avg. Age: 23
Range: 21-31
– MSTP
Avg. Age: 24
Range: 21-29
Demographics
Race and Ethnicity (217):
41.0%
13.3%
8.8%
7.4%
5.1%
4.6%
3.7%
1.4%
1.4%
0.9%
4.1%
8.3%
White (89)
Chinese (29)
Asian Indian (19)
Black or African American (16)
Korean (11)
Hispanic, Mexican, Puerto Rican,
Cuban, Dominican, Peruvian, Latino,
Other Hispanic (10)
Taiwanese (8)
American Indian or Alaskan Native, White (3)
Japanese (3)
Vietnamese (2)
Other (9)
Did Not Report (18)
* Based on self-reported description on AMCAS
31 States of Residence & 5
Countries
11
NH - 1
1
4
1
MA - 10
1
11
20
CT - 4
11
1
9
31
5
NJ - 7
2
43
1
3
1
1
3
1
2
1
California - 43
6
Ohio - 31
2
Michigan - 20
New York - 11
7
1
1
Pennsylvania - 11
Washington - 11
Massachusetts - 10
5 Countries:
Illinois - 9
14.3% In-state 85.7% Out-of-state
Australia - 1
Canada - 2
Cameroon - 1
Nigeria – 1
Pakistan - 1
MD - 6
89 Different Colleges &
Universities
University of Michigan
16
Princeton University
5
University of California-Berkeley
Ohio State University
CWRU
Harvard University
UCLA
University of Notre Dame
Cornell
Duke University
University of Washington
Washington U. in St. Louis
Johns Hopkins University
13
12
8
8
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
Northwestern University
USC
Stanford University
University of Rochester
Amherst College
Brigham Young University
Carnegie Mellon University
Dartmouth College
Emory University
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
To name a few
83 Different Schools
Complete List of Schools
Amherst College - 1
Augustana College - 1
Bates College - 1
Boston College -1
Boston University - 1
Brandeis University - 1
Brigham Young University - 2
Brown University - 2
California Institute of Technology - 1
Carnegie Mellon University - 2
CWRU - 8
Cleveland State University - 1
Columbia University - 4
Cedarville University - 1
Cornell University - 6
Dartmouth College - 2
DePauw University - 1
Drexel University – 1
Duke University - 6
Emory University - 2
Florida International University - 1
Florida State University - 1
George Washington University - 1
Georgia Institute of Technology - 1
Harvard University - 8
Houston Community College - 1
Indiana University - 1
Johns Hopkins University - 5
Kenyon College - 2
MIT - 2
McGill University - 1
Mercer University - 1
Miami University - 1
Michigan State University - 1
New York University - 1
Northwestern University - 4
Oakwood University - 1
Oberlin College – 1
Pennsylvania State University - 2
Pomona College- 2
Princeton University - 5
Purdue University - 1
Rice University - 1
Southern Methodist University - 1
Stanford University - 3
Swarthmore College - 2
The Ohio State University - 12
Trinity College - 1
University of Arizona - 1
University of British Columbia - 1
University of California-Berkeley - 13
University of California-Davis - 1
University of California – Irvine - 2
University of California – Los Angeles - 7
University of California – San Diego - 1
University of California – Santa Barbara - 2
University
University
University
University
of
of
of
of
Chicago - 2
Cincinnati - 1
Dayton - 2
Denver - 1
89 Different Colleges and Universities
University of Idaho - 1
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign - 1
University of Kansas - 2
University of Maryland – Baltimore
County - 1
University of Maryland – College Park - 1
University of Michigan - 16
University of Minnesota – Morris - 1
University of New Hampshire - 1
University of North Carolina - 1
University of Notre Dame - 7
University of Oklahoma - 1
University of Pennsylvania - 5
University of Pittsburgh - 2
University of Rochester - 2
University of San Diego - 1
University of Southern California - 4
University of Tennessee - 1
University of Virginia - 2
University of Toronto - 1
University of Washington - 6
University of Western Ontario - 1
University of Wisconsin - 1
Vanderbilt University - 2
Vassar College - 1
Washington University in St. Louis - 6
Wayne State University - 1
Wheaton College - 1
Whitman College - 1
Wittenberg University - 1
Majors and Graduate Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Biology, Biological Sciences,
Human Biology, Integrative
Biology
Neuroscience/Neurobiology
Biochemistry
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Psychology/Psychobiology
Anthropology
Microbiology
Physiology/Exercise Physiology
Mechanical Engineering
Other Areas of Study:
23 Graduate Degrees
64
22
18
16
14
13
11
6
5
4
4
Anatomy & Cell Biology
Bioengineering - 2
Biological Sciences - 2
Biology - 3
Biomedical Engineering - 3
Biomedical Imaging
Biotechnology - 2
Business and Economics
Clinical Embryology
Human Biology
Molecular Genetics & Biochemistry
Physiology
Psychology
Public Health - 2
Writing
Aerospace Engineering
Pharmacology
Art History
Physics/Biophysics
Computer Science
Optical Engineering
Ethnomusicology
International Studies
Mathematics
Communication Sciences
Molecular Genetics
Chemical Engineering
Music
Philosophy
Nuclear Engineering
Public Health/Health & Society
Piano Performance
Evolution/Evolutionary Biology
English
Economics, Management & Business
Visual & Environmental Studies
Foreign Languages
3 Doctorate Degrees
Operations Research
Chemistry - 2
Extracurricular/Avocational
Activities
Individual Students
Community Service/Volunteer – Medical/Clinical
Community Service/Volunteer – Not Medical/Clinical
Paid Employment – Medical/Clinical
Research Experience
Publications
Presentations/Posters
Tutoring/Teaching/Teaching Assistant
Artistic Interests
Military Experience
Intercollegiate Athletics
Employment – Not Medical/Clinical
Graduated with Honors, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
* As classified on AMCAS
181
161
64
206
59
60
137
37
1
44
116
133
Total Exps.
307
264
74
411
80
73
195
42
1
50
200
Just For Fun
Most Common…
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Instruments:
Sports:
Boy’s names:
Girl’s names:
Birthdates:
Piano, Violin, & Guitar
Running, Basketball, Ice Hockey, & Lacrosse
Matthew (6), Michael (5), Eric & Robert (4)
Michelle & Sarah (5), Caroline & Emily (3)
(5): 11/4 (4): 1/4
Stand-up/Improv Comedians
College Radio DJs
Eagle Scouts
Girl Scout Gold Awardee
ER Scribes
Drumline Instructor
Pet Therapist & Petsitters
Restaurant Singer
Peace Corps Volunteer
Painters, Photographers, & Artists
Marching band members
Personal Trainers & Weightlifters
Skateboarders
Newspaper Reporters
Baristas
Cyclists
EMTs
Martial Artists
Drama Performers
Barber & a Hairstylist
Cheerleaders
Bartender
Musicians, Vocalists, & Dancers
Teach for America Educator
Foreign Language Medical Interpreters
Speed Skating Coach
NBA Reporter for Chinese TV
Marathoners & Triathletes
Yoga & Pilates Instructors
Cooks, Bakers, & Cupcake Makers
Semi-Pro Hockey
College Admissions Assistants & Tour Guides
College Professor
Women’s Roller Derby Player