Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA · Private
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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering admitted 25.2% of applicants university-wide (252 of 1,000).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 25.2% | 252 | 1,000 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 16.7% | 50 | 300 |
| Men | 18.5% | 136 | 735 |
| Women | 43.8% | 116 | 265 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 16.7%, vs 25.2% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 252 admitted students, 110 enrolled (43.7% yield).
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1500–1550
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 35–35
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $92,448/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,398 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $26,050 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $92,448/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| $30k–48k | $3,100 |
| $48k–75k | $9,528 |
| $75k–110k | $12,271 |
| Over $110k | $27,096 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Olin Need-Based Grant — Varies, up to full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Olin Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Olin Tuition Scholarship — 50% of tuition (Automatic)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Olin Need-Based Grant — Varies, up to full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Olin Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Olin Tuition Scholarship — 50% of tuition (Automatic)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- High School Transcript and School Report Form
- Counselor Recommendation Form
- Two Teacher Evaluations with Letters of Recommendation
- Current Senior Grades
- SAT or ACT Test Scores (optional)
- English Proficiency Exam Scores (recommended)
- AP and IB Exam Scores (optional)
- SAT Subject Tests (optional)
- Interview Report (optional)
- Schoolhouse.world Portfolio (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- High School Transcript and School Report Form
- Counselor Recommendation Form
- Two Teacher Evaluations with Letters of Recommendation
- Current Senior Grades
- SAT or ACT Test Scores (optional)
- English Proficiency Exam Scores (recommended)
- AP and IB Exam Scores (optional)
- SAT Subject Tests (optional)
- Interview Report (optional)
- Schoolhouse.world Portfolio (optional)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- What change do you hope to be a part of? Why is this particular change important to you?Required
- Olin is a community striving to change the world and positively impact people’s lives through engineering education. How does Olin’s mission align with your own values? How do you hope to use your engineering education to change the world?Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $129,455
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 96.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 99%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Forbes: #140
Deadlines
- 2027-01-04Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (100%).
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.