Annual Report 2024-2025
Our Commitment to Impact and Excellence
The information in this annual report reflects the solid foundation upon which our institution has thrived for nearly 200 years: a place where unexpected intersections lead to transformative education, life-changing research, and a deep commitment to our core values and our community. And yet the highlights we present here—including a dedication to responsible fiscal stewardship— tell only part of our story.
Today, we are among the nation’s fastest-growing research institutions.* This fall, we welcomed our largest ever first-year undergraduate class of 1,663 students. Philanthropy remains strong: Fiscal 2025 was our third-best year of giving on record. We are leading a regional effort to catalyze Northeast Ohio’s innovation ecosystem. In classrooms, labs and the community, our commitment to impact and excellence drives the work we do each day.
We appreciate your support for and engagement with Case Western Reserve. Working together, we will continue to be a force in creating better futures, better lives and a better world.
Eric W. Kaler
President
*National Science Foundation 2024 Higher Education Research and Development Survey
At Case Western Reserve University, true transformation begins where bold minds converge. Each day, students, faculty and staff create meaningful connections that advance their work in academics, research and our Cleveland community.
As our bicentennial year begins, we invite you to explore the progress made in Fiscal Year 2025—and see a few examples of how our community is built to be a force that moves the world.
Financials*
*Numbers are rounded.
Gifts and Pledges from Private Sources
Total Operating Revenues and Expenses (in Billions)
Total Endowment Balance
Data provided by the Division of Finance.
In the News
Throughout the year, international, national and local media outlets report on Case Western Reserve University research and turn to our faculty for their expertise and insights on pressing issues—from public policy and legal cases to health and technology. Here's a sampling of a few of the hundreds of media mentions from the past year.
School of Medicine
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds
Weatherhead School of Management
School of Dental Medicine
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
The gross reason you shouldn't wash your hands in airplane bathrooms
Case School of Engineering
This brain implant lets people control Amazon Alexa with their minds
College of Arts and Sciences
What to know about the Vatican’s relationship with China—and what the next pope means for it
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence
Research and Technology Highlights
Competitive Sponsored Research Projects
| AGENCY | Amount Awarded (in Millions) | Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, etc.) | $246.7 | 698 |
| Department of Defense | $23.7 | 57 |
| National Science Foundation | $12.9 | 58 |
| Department of Energy | $9.1 | 23 |
| NASA | $3.3 | 13 |
| Other Federal | $12.6 | 103 |
| Industry | $5.5 | 138 |
| Nonprofits, Foundations, Associations, Societies | $32.7 | 311 |
| Other Government | $14.2 | 61 |
| Total | $360.5 | 1,462 |
Technology Transfer
- Invention disclosures: 132
- License revenues: $6.1M
- Startup companies launched: 8
- Deals with industry (including licensing and options): 63
- Patent applications (U.S. and international): 230
- Patents issued (U.S. and international): 124
Data provided by the Office of Research and Technology Management.
Degrees and Campus Statistics
Degrees Awarded (2024 - 25)
| Degree Type | Number of Degrees |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,263 |
| Master's | 1,398 |
| PhD | 189 |
| Other Doctorate | 529 |
| Certificate | 139 |
Enrollment (Fall 2025)
- Undergraduate: 6,534
- Graduate + Professional: 5,864
- States represented: 50
- First-generation students in our Class of 2029: 15%
Campus
- Faculty (full-time): 1,188
- Staff (full- and part-time): 3,248
- Acres on campus in Cleveland's University Circle: 267
- Acres of farm in Hunting Valley, Ohio: 400
- Alumni: 128,000+
Degrees by School(Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional)
- Case School of Engineering: 738
- College of Arts and Sciences: 908
- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing: 233
- Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences: 184
- School of Dental Medicine: 85
- School of Law: 175
- School of Medicine: 627
- Weatherhead School of Management: 441
Data provided by the Office of Institutional Research.
University Leadership
*As of Jan. 1, 2026
University Administration
President
Joy K. Ward
Provost and Executive Vice President
Travis T. Apgar
Vice President, Student Affairs
Vice President, Enrollment Management
Katie Brancato
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Strategic Advisor to the President, Office of the President
Brian Burnett
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Vice President, Financial Planning
Vice Provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian
Senior Vice Provost, Academic and Faculty Affairs
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, and Dean, School of Medicine
Vice President, Human Resources
Dean, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Vice President, University Technology and Chief Information Officer
Vice President, Campus Services
Dean, Weatherhead School of Management
Senior Vice President, University Relations and Development
Vice Provost and Dean, Graduate Studies
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Risk Management Officer and Secretary of the Corporation
Dean, School of Law
Vice President, University Marketing and Communications
Vice President, Campus Enrichment and Engagement
Deputy Provost, Academic Strategic Initiatives
Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities Management
Dean, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Interim Dean, Case School of Engineering
University Trustees
W. Craig Bashein
Colleen R. Batcheler
Amy G. Brady
David M. Carr
Aarti Chandna
Scott S. Cowen
Gordon R. Daily
Fredrick D. DiSanto
Geoffrey M. Duyk
James E. Fleming Jr.
Vincent A. Gaudiani
Julie Gerberding
JoAnn Glick
Charles E. Hallberg
Stephen H. Hoffman
Eric W. Kaler
John D. Kobs II
Charles "Bud" Koch
Frank N. Linsalata
Kathy E. Magliato
Joseph M. Mandato
Thomas A. Mandel
Milton A. Marquis
Sara H. Moll
Susan P. Mucciarone
Jacquelyn Nance
Robert D. Pavey
Laura G. Quatela
James A. Ratner
Ronald B. Richard
Donald J. Richards
James "Great Neck" Richman
Lawrence M. Sears
Anand Swaminathan
Rexford J. Tibbens
Mark A. Weinberger
Debra L. Wilfong