As a member of the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science, Case Western Reserve University publishes statistics annually for PhD programs in the life sciences. Find more information about CWRU's PhD in Chemistry and the other Degree Programs offered through the School of Graduate Studies.
Updated December 2022
Enrollment Headcounts
| Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 *COVID | Fall 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient | Count | (%) | Count | (%) | Count | (%) |
| Total | 57 | 100% | 49 | 100% | 52 | 100% |
| Domestic | 34 | 60% | 28 | 57% | 29 | 56% |
| URM | 9 | 26% | 8 | 16% | 9 | 31% |
| International | 23 | 40% | 21 | 43% | 23 | 44% |
| Male | 36 | 63% | 28 | 57% | 29 | 56% |
| Female | 21 | 37% | 21 | 43% | 22 | 42% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
Admissions*
| Recipient | AY 2019 | AY 2020 *COVID | AY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 151 | 240 | 276 |
| Admits | 25 | 39 | 29 |
| Matriculants | 9 | 8 | 12 |
| Admit Rate | 17% | 16% | 11% |
| Yield | 36% | 21% | 41% |
Degree Recipients
by Academic Year of Conferral
| Recipient | AY 2010-12 | AY 2013-15 | AY 2016-18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 37 | 36 |
| Domestic | 13 | 14 | 26 |
| URM | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| International | 22 | 23 | 10 |
| Male | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Female | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Median Time to Degree for Recipients
by Academic Year of Conferral
| Recipient | AY 2010-12 | AY 2013-15 | AY 2016-18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Domestic | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| URM | 6.5 | 0 | 6.0 |
| International | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Male | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Female | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Cohort Completions
by Academic Year of Entry
| Recipient | AY 2007-09 | AY 2010-12 | AY 2013-15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Entering | 44 | 51 | 54 |
| Retained | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Withdrawn | 5 | 4 | 21 |
| Left w/ Master's | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Total Completed | 32 | 37 | 22 |
| Graduated in less than 4 years | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 4rs to less than 5yrs | 15 | 21 | 8 |
| 5yrs to less than 6 yrs | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 6yrs to less than 7 yrs | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 7 yrs or more | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cohort Completion Rates
by Academic Year of Entry
| Recipient | AY 2004-06 | AY 2007-09 | AY 2010-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Recipients (graduation rate) | 73% | 73% | 41% |
| Domestic | 71% | 84% | 55% |
| URM | 0% | 100% | 14% |
| International | 73% | 62% | 45% |
| Male | 90% | 96% | 32% |
| Female | 85% | 89% | 63% |
| Other | - | - | 0% |
Notes
- * Chemistry PhD program does not distinguish between life sciences and non-life sciences work during either application or matriculation. For applicants, admits and matriculants reported here, numbers are based on individual review of interests of applicants, and a cross-check with the advisor's specialization once one has been assigned.
- Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes individuals who self-identify with one or more of the following: African American/Black; Hispanic/Latino/a; Multiracial, Native American/Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander
- Time to degree for recipients is the elapsed time between entering a graduate program and degree conferral date and includes any leaves of absence.
- AY (Academic Year) begins in Summer and includes Fall and Spring.