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Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate19%

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Academics

Olin College of Engineering requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Olin College of Engineering, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Olin College of Engineering does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 94% of students who start college at Olin College of Engineering graduate within six years.

Olin College of Engineering true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted X
AP Credit Accepted X
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Olin College of Engineering may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Olin College of Engineering?

Olin College of Engineering has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Olin College of Engineering directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Olin College of Engineering

When choosing a major, Olin College of Engineering students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Olin College of Engineering.Olin College of Engineering allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. At Olin College of Engineering, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.


Frequently Asked Questions About Olin College of Engineering


Does Olin College of Engineering Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Olin College of Engineering directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Olin College of Engineering Have An Online Program?

❌ Olin College of Engineering false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Olin College of Engineering Offer Credit for AP Classes?

❌ Olin College of Engineering false

Does Olin College of Engineering Have An Honors Program?

❌ Olin College of Engineering false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Olin College of Engineering Require Internships?

❌ Olin College of Engineering studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Olin College of Engineering does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Olin College of Engineering


Olin College of Engineering Library

The main library on campus is the Franklin W. Olin Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Olin College of Engineering

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Olin College of Engineering does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Olin College of Engineering have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Olin College of Engineering does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

386

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

19%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$61,802

Out-of-State

$61,802

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 4
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