Franklin W. Olin College of EngineeringAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 2, 2022
360 Days Left
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1000 Olin Way Needham, MA 02492-1200
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required January 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
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Admissions Office
Address
1000 Olin Way
Needham
MA
02492-1200
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 2, 2022
Application Fee
$85
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
January 2, 2022
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
3 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
16% of 905 applicants were admitted
Women
32% of 237 applicants were admitted
Men
10% of 668 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
95 (67%) of 142 admitted students enrolled
Women
55 (71%) of 77 admitted students enrolled
Men
40 (62%) of 65 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
39
Students Accepting Wait List Position
30
Students Admitted From Wait List
0
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
71%
3.50 - 3.74
24%
3.25 - 3.49
4%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 770 average, 760-800 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
96.5%
Score of 600 - 700
3.5%
Score of 500 - 600
0%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 724 average, 700-760 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
79%
Score of 600 - 700
21%
Score of 500 - 600
0%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
34 average, 34-35 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
92%
Score of 24 - 29
5%
Score of 18 - 23
3%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
9%
Valedictorian
7%
Class President
2%
Student Government Officer
3%