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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Olin College of Engineering

Needham, Massachusetts 02492-1200

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private suburban institution in Needham, Massachusetts. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1540.

A small campus of 373 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $129,455 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,575.

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22%Acceptance
1540SAT Avg
373Students
9:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$129,455Earnings 10yr
$20,575Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate21.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1540

Reading & WritingMid: 755
720770
MathMid: 780
760790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

21.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1540

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,458
Room & Board$19,820
Books & Supplies$216
Total Cost of Attendance$81,486
Average Net Price$20,575
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,058
$30–48K$4,690
$48–75K$13,333
$75–110K$21,098
$110K+$46,317

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,575

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,287

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (3)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
373
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Black 3%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 22%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.2%
Freshman Retention98.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$105,483
8 Years$130,517
10 Years$129,455

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
11 mi(19 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
179 mi(310 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
260 mi(451 min)

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