Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
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.
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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | May 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
48%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1522
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
386
Total Number of Undergrads
386
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $19,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $216 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$40,522
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,769
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$39,762
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
57
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
100%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
San Francisco
Seattle
New York
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
75%
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
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
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