Olin College of Engineering
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$53,990
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About Olin College of Engineering
Olin College of Engineering is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Needham, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 310, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 16%. The college offers 3 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 94%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,990.
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.
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.
16% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
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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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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1450-1570
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards310
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Asian
17%
Hispanic
12%
Unknown
11%
Two or more races
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
52%
Socio-economic diversity
20% 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
68%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$16k
Average student debt after graduation
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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