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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a small, private institution located in Needham, ma. Founded in 1997, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in 3 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 356 undergraduates
cost $58,110 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Franklin W Olin College of Engineering? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 19.1%
SAT score average 1533
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee $85
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is known for one of its top majors: Engineering, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $58,110
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,524
Books & supplies $216
Other expenses $1,980
Cost of attendance* $78,830
Average financial aid package $58,437
Estimated cost $20,393 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $58,110
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,524
Books & supplies $216
Other expenses $1,980
Cost of attendance* $78,830
Average financial aid package $58,437
Estimated cost $20,393 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has a total undergraduate enrollment of 356, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

402

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
16%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, students love their Council of Olin Representatives. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1000 Olin Way, Needham, MA 02492-1200
phone 781-292-2300
address www.olin.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Council of olin representatives

Stay late and create

Support, encourage and recognize volunteerism (serv)

Mini baja

Olin fire arts club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Franklin W Olin College of Engineering to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is located in Needham, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering? 

The acceptance rate for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is 19%.

What’s the average GPA for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?

The average high school GPA for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $315,320.

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