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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Needham, MA·Private·~25% acceptance

Located in Needham, MA, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private college. It admits about 25% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $25,171 per year. About 94% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $129,455 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$25,171/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $86,474
Aid cuts ~$61,303/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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Dec 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.54–4
SAT (middle 50%)1493–1558
ACT (middle 50%)34–35
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
94%
graduation rate
98%
freshman retention
$105,483
median earnings, 6yr
$129,455
median earnings, 10yr
How Franklin W Olin College of Engineering reads an application

What Franklin W Olin College of Engineering values

Very important
Course rigorApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesDemonstrated interest
Important
Class rankVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Test scoresFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residency

From Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Franklin W Olin College of Engineering requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essays
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Franklin W Olin College of Engineering requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admits about 25% of applicants.
How much does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering cost?
At Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, the average net price after aid is about $25,171 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $86,474 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1493–1558 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.
What are Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's application deadlines?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering rates Course rigor, Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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