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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

1000 Olin Way, Needham, Massachusetts 02492

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Phone

(781) 292-2300

Website
www.olin.edu/

Mission Statement

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.

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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.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$58,110

Out of state

$58,110
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 13.0% $5,769
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 100.0% $39,762
Loans 30.0% $9,042

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$18,524 per year

Books & Supplies

$216 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,980 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Engineering, General
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • ENGINEERING
    • Engineering, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Mechanical Engineering
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
19.14%
  • Apply 862
  • Accepted 165
  • Attend 75

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$85
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
770-790
ACT Composite
35-35
SAT Reading
720-770
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
50%
Male Students
50%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian39.64%
  2. Asian20.47%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities18.12%
  4. Hispanic/Latino9.33%
  5. Not Specified9.07%
  6. Black3.37%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

410

Undergraduate students

410

Full Time Students
93%
Part Time Students
7%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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