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85.2
Total Enrollment 339
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

http://www.olin.edu
Olin Way, Needham, Massachusetts 02492-1200
(781) 292-2300

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.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 100.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $36,669), and 12% receive loans ($5,541 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $13,230.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is $14,383 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 824 people applied to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. Of the applicants, 18.0% were admitted (11.0% male & 36.0% female ) and 59.0% accepted (63.0% male and 55.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     9.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     95.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     89.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     93.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     93.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 1, 2012
Admissions Office Phone 781.292.2300
Admissions Office Email info@olin.edu
Admissions Office Address 1000 Olin Way, Needham, MA 02494
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.olin.edu/DataSets/documents/CDS_A_General.pd
Admissions Website http://www.olin.edu/admission/overview.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.olin.edu/admission/forms.asp
Application Fee $80

In order to be accepted to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 690
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 760
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 730
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 780
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 680
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 770
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 32
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 35
ACT English (25th Percentile) 31
ACT English (75th Percentile) 35
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 33
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 35
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 8
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 10
 
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Engineering 62
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 19
Engineering, General 24
Mechanical Engineering 19
 
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