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Olin College of Engineering

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Needham, MA

$55,612

Avg tuition

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About Olin College of Engineering

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Olin College of Engineering is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Needham, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 382, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 18%. The college offers 3 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 97%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $55,612.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

18% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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100% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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97% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1490-1580

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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382

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

40%

Asian

19%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

11%

Unknown

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Black

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

14%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,585
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $37,271
Pell Grant Aid $4,906

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.