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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a private engineering school in the greater Boston area dedicated to training future innovators. Olin features a curriculum that encourages collaboration and culminates in undergraduate degrees in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. Every semester includes the Olin Expo where students present their projects of interest to the public. Outside of its engineering classes and seminars, Olin also offers students a chance to follow other interests through its Passionate Pursuits program that encourages students to learn anything from improvised jazz to scuba diving with funding from the college.

Acceptance Rate:
19%
Average Net Price:
$20,540
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
35
Average SAT Composite
1522

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,540
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$61,802
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$61,802
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$19,820
Books and Supplies
$216
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$121
$30k - $48k
$10,951
$48k - $75k
$11,813
$75k - $110k
$26,956
$110k+
$39,902
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
99%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$40,522
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,769
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$39,762

 

Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,769
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$77,205
$30k - $48k
$78,344
$48k - $75k
$67,732
$75k - $110k
$52,054
$110k+
$33,265
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,229,746
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,688,726

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,042
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,537
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$153
Students receiving federal loans
29%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,746
Average Other Loans Per Year
$40,239

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
19%
Acceptance Rate
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862
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
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No
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 1May 1
Application Fee
$85
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
12%
Out-Of-State Students
83%
24%
Submitting ACT
48%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1522
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
770
75th
790
Reading
25th
720
75th
770
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
76%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
5%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 781-292-2222
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
386
Total Number of Undergrads
386
0
100
80%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
94%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
51%
20-39 Students
43%
40-99 Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
3

Faculty Overview

0
100
81%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
 US National: 44%
50%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
12%
Out-Of-State Students
83%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
9%
White
40%
Multiracial
10%
Unknown
9%
Student Organizations
57
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
100%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
4

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Boston
San Francisco
Seattle
New York
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Google
Microsoft
athenahealth
Olin Electric Motorsports
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Education
Research
Business Development
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,537
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$153

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
Olin has a very positive and unique environment. The college encourages students to experiment and pursue their interests by providing resources and help from faculty. Olin is also very small, so you get to know everyone quickly.
Anonymous from California
olin is for engineers who want to change the world.
Michelle from Towaco, NJ
LESS CROWD - MORE ATTENTION - 9:1 TEACHER - STUDENT
HARD WORKING STUDENTS CAN ACHIEVE A LOT
SOBER CROWD
Shruti from India
Olin is a VERY small engineering school. They are very project-oriented and have a different approach to engineering education, and are getting good results. With only approximately 350 students, there's no way people aren't going to know you.
Jake
I am so excited to be attending Olin in the fall. The curriculum is so different and allows for people with different learning styles to learn. I know that I am going to learn a lot.
Sophia from Miami, FL
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