Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$66,438

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
770
25th
720
75th
790
25th
770
75th
36
25th
35
75th
36
25th
34
75th
35
25th
35
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Extremely Selective

19%

acceptance rate

Accepted 165
Declined 697
Total Received 862
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Private

386

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1997, Olin College of Engineering is a private four-year engineering college that is known for its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning. It is located on a 70-acre campus in Needham, Massachusetts.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 386
Established in 1997
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

70-acre campus in Needham (population: 31,329); 14 miles from Boston; served by bus and train. Major airport serves Boston. School is adjacent to Babson College.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Olin College of Engineering
1000 Olin Way
Needham, MA
02492-1200

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
100%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
770
25th
720
75th
790
25th
770
75th
36
25th
35
75th
36
25th
34
75th
35
25th
35

Admissions Facts

Application fee $85
Other application fee ($85 for international students)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

19%

acceptance rate

Accepted 165
Declined 697
Total Received 862

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$39,739

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $64,458
Housing $11,738
Food $8,082
Additional fees $1,980
Books & supplies $216
Total $86,474
Average Financial Aid - $39,739
Total with Avg. Aid $46,735

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $275,815
State $0
Institutional $7,434,310
Other external $93,962
Total $7,804,087

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,956,471
Other external $284,381
Total $5,240,852

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 781 292-2215
finaid@olin.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes

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Programs Offered

  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

386

total students

12%

in-state

88%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

386
students

Female
50%
192

Male
50%
194

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

356
students

Female
50%
178

Male
50%
178

8%

30
students

Female
47%
14

Male
53%
16

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
39%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
10%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: January 1

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented China
India
South Korea
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants

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