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. The following data can also be downloaded as a PDF here or viewed as a data visualization here. Find more information about CWRU's PhD in Chemistry and the other Degree Programs offered through the School of Graduate Studies.
Enrollment Headcounts
| Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient | Count | (%) | Count | (%) | Count | (%) |
| Total | 10 | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% |
| Domestic | 7 | 70% | 7 | 54% | 34 | 60% |
| URM | 2 | 20% | 1 | 14% | 9 | 26% |
| International | 3 | 30% | 6 | 46% | 23 | 40% |
| Male | 7 | 70% | 7 | 54% | 36 | 63% |
| Female | 3 | 30% | 6 | 46% | 21 | 37% |
Admissions*
| Recipient | AY 2016 | AY 2017 | AY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 111 | 109 | 151 |
| Admits | 11 | 13 | 25 |
| Matriculants | 9 | 13 | 9 |
| Admit Rate | 10% | 12% | 17% |
| Yield | 82% | 100% | 36% |
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 2004-06 | AY 2007-09 | AY 2010-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Entering | 33 | 44 | 51 |
| Retained | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrawn | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Left w/ Master's | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| Total Completed | 28 | 32 | 37 |
| < 3YR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3-4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 4-5 | 9 | 15 | 21 |
| 5-6 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| 6-7 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 7-8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| > 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cohort Completion Rates
by Academic Year of Entry
| Recipient | AY 2004-06 | AY 2007-09 | AY 2010-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Recipients | 84.9% | 72.7% | 72.6% |
| Domestic | 85.7% | 71.4% | 84.0% |
| URM | 100% | 0.0% | 100% |
| International | 84.2% | 73.3% | 61.5% |
| Male | 93.8% | 90.3% | 96.0% |
| Female | 100% | 84.6% | 88.5% |
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.