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Olin College of Engineering
Needham,
MA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate19%
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About Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Olin College prepares students to become exemplary engineering innovators who recognize needs, design solutions and engage in creative enterprises for the good of the world. As such, we practice a holistic admission process, reviewing applications for both academic achievement and potential as well as personal qualities that would make the applicant a good fit for the Olin education and community. We look for high achievers who have demonstrated course rigor, academic mastery and strong test scores, but we also look for evidence of characteristics we see in our current students such as creativity, initiative, empathy, entrepreneurship, teamwork, passion, integrity and determination. Your extracurricular profile (including work and family commitments), your essays and your recommendation letters help us get to know you and are carefully considered when reviewing applicants for admission.
Olin College of Engineering is a private, religious college in the suburb of Needham, Massachusetts. Olin College of Engineering was founded in 1997. The college currently enrolls around 386 students per year, including 388 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Olin College of Engineering
It is extremely difficult to get into Olin College of Engineering. Olin College of Engineering admitted 19% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 862 applications received in 2022, 165 students were offered admission.
| Olin College of Engineering Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 19% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 48% |
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Olin College of Engineering is located in the town of Needham, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.
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College Info
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 4
Transfer Applications are Due
Jan 4
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is Jan 4.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1500 - 1550
Math SAT Range
770 - 790
Reading SAT Range
720 - 770
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1550 and Above
Good
1500 to 1550
Avg
1500 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students is 1522. Applicants with SAT scores of 1550 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, while applicants with SAT scores between 1500 to 1550 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1500 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$81,622
In State$81,622
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$59,972
$59,972
Fees
$1,830
$1,830
Housing
$19,820
$19,820
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is like? There are approximately 386 students enrolled at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, including 388 undergraduate students and -2 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 13% percent are from MA and 87% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time13%
In State87%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
386
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
19%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 4
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