4-Year School
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA
380
Students
47,140
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
13%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a 4-year institution located in Needham, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1000 Olin Way
Needham, MA 02492-1200
United States
Needham, MA 02492-1200
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,062
Applied
142
Accepted
380
Enrolled
Female Admissions
279
Females Applied
78
Females Accepted
28%
Male Admissions
783
Males Applied
64
Males Accepted
8%
Applying
85
Application Fee
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay Interview 3 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | March 24th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
|
75th Percentile
|
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 732 | 710 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 765 | 740 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
50,400
Fees
680
Full-time student fees
16,300
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
47,140
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,941
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
25,533
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,122
Avg. Loan Aid
24,333
Avg. Grant Aid
45,637
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
99%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
380
Total undergrad students
10%
International Students
88%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.37% |
| White or Caucasian | 48.68% |
| Asian | 11.32% |
| Two or more races | 7.11% |
| Other | 12.63% |
Gender
Male (51.58%)
Female (48.42%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 100% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Candidates' Weekend, Expo and Fall Career Fair
Candidates' Weekend, Expo and Fall Career Fair
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Council of Olin Representatives, Stay Late and Create, Support, Encourage and Recognize Volunteerism (SERV), Mini Baja and Olin Fire Arts Club
Council of Olin Representatives, Stay Late and Create, Support, Encourage and Recognize Volunteerism (SERV), Mini Baja and Olin Fire Arts Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
59
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 41
Part-time - 18
Male - 36
Female - 23