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Case Western Reserve University (Austin)

Austin, TX

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited

Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
No stated minimum
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Shadowing hours required
None stated

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Dec 1 each year
Applies through CASAA
Yes
Interview
In person or virtual

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
Case Western Reserve University
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
24 months

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$25,820 per semester; $77,460 per year

Prerequisites

  • One semester biochemistry
  • One year biology with lab
  • One semester human anatomy with lab
  • One semester human physiology
  • One year chemistry with lab
  • One semester organic chemistry with lab
  • One year physics with lab
  • One semester calculus
  • One semester advanced statistics
  • One semester English with expository writing

Notes

The Austin branch of Case Western's nationwide MSA program (inaugural class 2022, about 12 seats, plus four Lubbock-rotation seats added in 2024). An MCAT or GRE is required, with recommended MCAT of 500+ or GRE at the 60th percentile in verbal/quant and 4.0 analytical writing, along with the Casper assessment. Shadowing a CAA for 16 or more hours is strongly recommended but not required. Admitted GPAs fall in a middle-80% range (about 3.42–3.95 cumulative, 3.47–3.75 prerequisite) rather than a stated minimum. Estimated total tuition is about $154,920.

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Case Western Reserve University (Austin) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does Case Western Reserve University (Austin) accept?

Case Western Reserve University (Austin) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

What prerequisites does Case Western Reserve University (Austin) require?

One semester biochemistry, One year biology with lab, One semester human anatomy with lab, One semester human physiology, One year chemistry with lab, One semester organic chemistry with lab, One year physics with lab, One semester calculus, One semester advanced statistics, One semester English with expository writing. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Case Western Reserve University (Austin) program?

About 24 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does Case Western Reserve University (Austin) cost?

Tuition at Case Western Reserve University (Austin): $25,820 per semester; $77,460 per year. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does Case Western Reserve University (Austin) use CASAA?

Yes — Case Western Reserve University (Austin) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the Case Western Reserve University (Austin) application deadline?

Dec 1 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.

Other Case Western Reserve University campuses

Same institution, different location. Curriculum and admissions requirements are usually shared across campuses, but class size, clinical sites, and deadlines can differ — check each one.

Requirements change — always verify directly with the program and CASAA.