Olin College of Engineering

It is extremely difficult to get into Olin College of Engineering. The college admitted 19% of all applicants in 2022. In 2023, just 165 out of the 862 students who applied were accepted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Olin College of Engineering, the regular decision application deadline is January 4 and the application fee is $85.

Students who apply to Olin College of Engineering for the fall semester should hear back from Olin College of Engineering by April 1.

Olin College of Engineering Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Olin College of Engineering's admissions stats.

Olin College of Engineering 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Mean SAT Score	1522
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	48%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	24%
Waitlist	Yes

Olin College of Engineering Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Olin College of Engineering.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 4	April 1

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Applying Early to Olin College of Engineering?

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Olin College of Engineering does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Olin College of Engineering

For more information on transferring to Olin College of Engineering, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Olin College of Engineering

Olin College of Engineering has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Olin College of Engineering?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Olin College of Engineering

What does Olin College of Engineering consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Olin College of Engineering for more information on admission factors.

Olin College of Engineering 2022-2023 Application Requirements

Check in with Olin College of Engineering's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Olin College of Engineering?

Students admitted to Olin College of Engineering have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Olin College of Engineering has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 48% of Olin College of Engineering's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Olin College of Engineering?

To be competitive with other Olin College of Engineering applicants, you should aim to score between 1500 and 1550 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Olin College of Engineering 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1550 and 25% of scored lower than 1500, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Olin College of Engineering student is 1522.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Olin College of Engineering students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 720 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Olin College of Engineering students scored 770 or higher, and 75% scored a 720 or higher.

To be most competitive at Olin College of Engineering, you should strive to earn between 35 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Olin College of Engineering's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 35 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Olin College of Engineering students. Only one out of every four students scored below 35.

More Information on Transferring to Olin College of Engineering

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 4. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Olin College of Engineering during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Olin College of Engineering Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Olin College of Engineering?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Olin College of Engineering.

Does Olin College of Engineering accept transfer credits?

❌ Olin College of Engineering does not accept transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Olin College of Engineering accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Olin College of Engineering accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Olin College of Engineering?

❌ No, Olin College of Engineering is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Olin College of Engineering is 19%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Olin College of Engineering?

❌ Olin College of Engineering does not offer early decision.

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