Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

If you are thinking about applying to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, the regular decision application deadline is January 1 and the fee for the application is $85. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Students who apply for Fall should hear back from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering by April 1.

Applying Early to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering?

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

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering?

Getting into Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is extremely difficult. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering accepted 16% of all applicants., around 148 of the 900 students who applied.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT. In 2021, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering waitlisted 43 students. Of those, 33 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Look For in an Applicant?

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 given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering must submit the following items. Double check with Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

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

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

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does look at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 70% of Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 41% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering?

To be competitive with other Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering applicants, you should strive to earn between 1445 and 1560 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1560 and 25% of scored lower than 1445, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering student is 1495.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students scored 800 or higher and 75% of students scored 695 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students scored 770 or higher, and 75% scored a 695 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering?

To be most competitive at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, you should strive to earn between 34 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Franklin W. 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 34 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students. Only one out of every four students scored below 34.

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Transferring to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Transfer students can enroll in Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering during the following terms: Fall Term

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering?

Students who are admitted to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering accept transfer credits?

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

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

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsbut does not accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

No, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is test optional, so you can choose whether to include your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application..

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