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Olin College of Engineering

Needham, Massachusetts · Private · 377 undergrads

Olin admits 25% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Dec 15, 2026.

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Can I get into Olin?

25% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1493–1558 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,000 applied, 252 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Olin cost?

$17,057 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $89,669.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$14,942
$30,000–$48,000$40,465
$48,000–$75,000$24,128
$75,000–$110,000Not reported
over $110,000$35,800

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Olin need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 25% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1530 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on olin.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

377
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Needham, MA.
98%
of first-years come back for year two.
73%
finish in four years. 92% within six.
$138.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$13.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is Olin College of Engineering test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Olin is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on olin.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?
25% for fall 2024: 252 of 1,000 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Olin College of Engineering?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1493 to 1558 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Olin College of Engineering cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $24,128 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $89,669.
When is the Olin College of Engineering application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Dec 15, 2026. Checked on olin.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is Olin College of Engineering's graduation rate?
92% of students finish within six years and 73% within four (IPEDS).