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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
25%
Selective
Average net price
$17,057
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings
$138,832
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private nonprofit college in Needham, MA with 377 undergraduates. It admits 25% of applicants, and admitted students average 1520 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,057 per year ($14,942 for families earning under $30,000). 96% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $138,832 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
25%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
928
Fall 2023
Admitted
201
Fall 2023
Yield
49%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing723–768
200800
SAT Math770–790
200800

What Franklin W Olin College of Engineering looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$89,669
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$69,378

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$14,942
  • $30–48k$40,465
  • $48–75k$24,128
  • $75–110k—
  • $110k+$35,800

Get a personal estimate with Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
96%
Freshman retention
98%
Median earnings
$138,832
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$13,845
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
377
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
19%
  • White42%
  • Hispanic13%
  • Black2%
  • Asian24%

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering FAQ

What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?+

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admits 25% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 723–768 on SAT Reading and Writing and 770–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1520.

Is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?+

In Fall 2023, 928 students applied to Franklin W Olin College of Engineering and 201 were admitted; 98 enrolled.

Does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering consider legacy status?+

No. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering require an essay?+

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $89,669 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,057.

What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's graduation rate?+

96% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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