Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Private college · Needham, MA · 377 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
25%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1493–1558
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$17,057
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$89,669
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
96%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering accepts about 25 of every 100 applicants (25%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1493 and 1558 on the SAT. A score at or above 1558 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1493, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $89,669 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,057 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $69,378 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$69,378
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$69,378
- Room & board$22,060
- Total cost of attendance$89,669
- Average net price after grants$17,057
Popular majors
Engineering.
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering FAQ
- What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?
- 25% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1493–1558. Aim for 1558 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering cost?
- About $89,669 a year before aid; $17,057 on average after grants.
- What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's FAFSA school code?
- 039463. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Franklin W Olin College of Engineering receives your information.
- What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's graduation rate?
- 96% of students finish within six years.
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