Olin admitted 25% of applicants for fall 2024 (252 of 1,000, federal IPEDS data). Olin is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1493–1558.
The numbers
Applied
1,000
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
34–35
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
44%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$85
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
Olin doesn't offer early decision or early action.
35days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026
Questions people ask
What is Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?
Olin admitted 25% of applicants for fall 2024 (252 of 1,000, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Olin College of Engineering?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1493–1558. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: olin.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: olin.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
