Overview
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a private institution established in 1997 with suburban setting located at Needham. Its tuition and fees are $61,802. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 386. It practices semester based academic calender. Nearly all students live on campus in either of the two residence halls, which offer housing in traditional doubles or suites. Olin’s “Passionate Pursuits” program enables students to pursue their interests with guidance from a faculty sponsor and funding from the college; some examples include scuba certification, Irish dance, and jazz improvisation. There are also a number of student clubs and organizations ranging from an AntiGravity Club to the Olin Dance Project. Central to Olin’s community of trust is the Honor Code, which dictates that students must act with honor and integrity. Olin’s academic curriculum is based on the “Olin Triangle,” a focus on science and engineering fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and the liberal arts. Students can choose from three majors: electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering, which encompasses bioengineering, computing, materials science, and systems. SCOPE (Senior Capstone Program in Engineering) is a required yearlong program during which seniors complete an engineering project sponsored by a reputable engineering or technology client. Olin offers students a wider range of courses in business, natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities through its educational partnerships with Babson College, Wellesley College, and Brandeis University.
386 Undergraduates
Learning
Majors Available
- Engineering
Cost
| Instate Tution Fee | $53,736 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $53,736 |
| Room and Board Fees | $19,820 |
Applying
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Considered |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
For International Students
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Rolling Admission
Transfer Applications
For Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $78,830
Merit Scholarships
The Olin Tuition Scholarship
| Total Worth | more than $115,000 over eight semesters of study |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | admitted students |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on academic achievement |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Olin National Merit Scholarships
| Total Worth | $1000 scholarship for four years |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | National Merit Finalists who win either a National Merit or National Achievement Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) or another corporate sponsor can use this scholarship at Olin College. |
| Minimum Criteria | -- |
| Requirement for maintenance | must submit renewal paperwork to National Merit each year for continued eligibility. |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Students
School Size: Small