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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (Olin College)

Olin Way, Needham, MA 02492

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 03946300
  • President: Dr. Richard K. Miller
  • Fax: (781) 292-2380
  • Type: 4 Year Private (Non-Profit)
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 346
  • College Alias: Olin College

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad

Website:

www.olin.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Engineering
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Engineering

 BachelorMore Actions
Electrical Engineering Degree28
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Engineering Degree37
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Mechanical Engineering Degree24
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Olin College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Olin College.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.olin.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Olin College admissions office phone number is (781) 292-2222. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.olin.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $80.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

None Available

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Recommended

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants583185768
Number Granted Admission (%)50 (9%)76 (41%)126 (16%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)36 (72%)46 (61%)82 (65%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam7996%
ACT ® Exam3747%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading690773
SAT ® Math718773
SAT ® Writing670750

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite3234
ACT ® English3235
ACT ® Math3335

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 346

    • - Undergraduate: 346

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 189

    - Female: 150

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.3 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 189

    - Female: 150

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 337

    - Part-Time: 2

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 337

    - Part-Time: 2

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien298%
American Indian--
Black20.6%
Asian5917%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic123%
White19857%
Unknown319%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18185%
Ages 18-1914342%
Ages 20-2115145%
Ages 22-24278%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 92%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students96%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male98%
Female93%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White88%
Unknown100%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less75%
5 Years95%
6 Years96%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$28,880$15,941$15,633
$0 - $30,000$5,082$5,673-
$30,000 - $48,000$8,549$5,220$3,188
$48,001 - $75,000$18,153$7,060$7,312
$75,001 - $110,000$20,169$15,653$8,407
More Than $110,000$34,941$17,125$12,014

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$41,950$40,925$38,045
In-State Tuition and Fees$41,950$40,925$38,045
Out of State Tuition and Fees$41,950$40,925$38,045
Books and Supplies$750$750$750

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$14,000$13,500$13,230
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$58,200$56,675$53,525
In-State$58,200$56,675$53,525
Out of State$58,200$56,675$53,525
Off Campus
In-District$42,700$41,675$38,795
In-State$42,700$41,675$38,795
Out of State$42,700$41,675$38,795
Off Campus with Family
In-District$42,700$41,675$38,795
In-State$42,700$41,675$38,795
Out of State$42,700$41,675$38,795

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Olin College financial aid office phone number is (781) 292-2212. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

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Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid91100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid91100%$27,795
All Federal Grants1314%$5,533
Pell Grants1314%$4,537
Other Federal Grants1314%$996
State/Local Grants & Scholarships33%$1,500
Institutional Grants & Scholarships91100%$26,955
All Student Loans4145%$4,695
Federal Student Loans4145%$4,645
Other Student Loans11%$2,045

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Number in Repayment7--

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - Yes

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 339
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $8,800

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $5,200
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees11710017
Faculty Status463610
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service463610
Primarily Instruction716
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial29263
Other Professionals24222
Technical and/or Paraprofessional18162
Clerical And Secretarial16142

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,936 (36)$96,938 (22)$94,362 (14)
Professor$114,748 (7)$112,333 (4)$117,968 (3)
Associate Professor$98,175 (17)$101,171 (10)$93,893 (7)
Assistant Professor$79,853 (10)$81,437 (6)$77,476 (4)
Instructor$104,550 (1)$104,550 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$78,413 (1)$78,413 (1)- (-)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,936 (36)$96,938 (22)$94,362 (14)
Professor$114,748 (7)$112,333 (4)$117,968 (3)
Associate Professor$98,175 (17)$101,171 (10)$93,893 (7)
Assistant Professor$79,853 (10)$81,437 (6)$77,476 (4)
Instructor$104,550 (1)$104,550 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$78,413 (1)$78,413 (1)- (-)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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