Franklin W Olin College of Engineering: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3077 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #861 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #793 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #592 of 1,577 | For Engineering Management |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Undergraduates
- 402
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- olin.edu
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has an acceptance rate of 22% and is among the top 6% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 13% | 42% |
| Applicants | 928 | 657 | 271 |
| Admissions | 201 | 88 | 113 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 98 | 49 | 49 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 46%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1480
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Franklin W Olin College of Engineering are 1480-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 34
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Franklin W Olin College of Engineering are 34-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 162 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 42 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 12 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is $40,370 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $7,058 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $4,690 |
| $48-75K | $13,333 |
| $75-110K | $21,098 |
| $110K+ | $46,317 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,972 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,972 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,972 |
| Fee in-district | $4,486 |
| Fee in-state | $4,486 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,486 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 366 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,524 |
| Room charge | $11,738 |
| Meal charge | $8,082 |
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering majors
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has granted 85 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 39 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Grand Total | 85 |
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 87% | 98% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has published 1,081 scientific papers with 28,956 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 17 |
| 1995 | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 21 |
| 1997 | 3 | 17 |
| 1998 | 2 | 21 |
| 1999 | 2 | 30 |
| 2000 | 6 | 40 |
| 2001 | 8 | 38 |
| 2002 | 24 | 106 |
| 2003 | 14 | 143 |
| 2004 | 24 | 280 |
| 2005 | 33 | 266 |
| 2006 | 31 | 361 |
| 2007 | 43 | 471 |
| 2008 | 42 | 717 |
| 2009 | 59 | 770 |
| 2010 | 55 | 947 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1125 |
| 2012 | 58 | 1242 |
| 2013 | 69 | 1323 |
| 2014 | 41 | 1312 |
| 2015 | 40 | 1426 |
| 2016 | 34 | 1460 |
| 2017 | 53 | 1554 |
| 2018 | 53 | 1753 |
| 2019 | 41 | 1857 |
| 2020 | 104 | 2555 |
| 2021 | 43 | 2346 |
| 2022 | 36 | 2083 |
| 2023 | 48 | 2057 |
| 2024 | 62 | 2292 |
Notable alumni
-
Frances Haugen
- Enrolled in the Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
- Studied in 2006
- Occupations
- whistleblowerdata engineerdata scientistproduct manager
- Biography
-
Frances Haugen is an American product manager, data engineer, scientist, and whistleblower. She disclosed tens of thousands of Facebook's internal documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission and The Wall Street Journal in 2021.
-
Etosha Cave
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- inventorengineerchemical engineer
- Biography
-
Etosha R. Cave is an American mechanical engineer based in Berkeley, California. She is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Twelve, a startup that recycles carbon dioxide.
General info
| Alternative names | Olin College of Engineering |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 125 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Olin Way Needham, Massachusetts, 02492-1200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 7812922300 |