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Olin is found in Needham, MA. Needham is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Olin.
The school is known for its programs in engineering.
Admission to Olin is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 14% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 700. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 740 and 800.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Olin is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 299 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Olin has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Olin offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering
Olin Way
Needham, MA 02492-1200
General Phone: (781) 292-2300
http://www.olin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 62 | engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Olin in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Olin had a total enrollment of 299 students (298 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12% |
| California | 12% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| New York | 7% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Olin offers campus housing for 355 of its 298 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Needham, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 964 | 131 | 14% | 81 | 62% |
| Men | 714 | 65 | 9% | 48 | 74% |
| Women | 250 | 66 | 26% | 33 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 700 | 790 |
| SAT Math | 740 | 800 |
| SAT Writing | 670 | 770 |
| ACT Verbal | 31 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 33 | 36 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 35 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,375 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,375 |
| Room and board | $ 12,400 |
| Room charge | $ 8,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Olin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3946300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $142,504 | 3 | $133,600 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $98,163 | 4 | $90,201 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $73,309 | 5 | $80,320 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $95,537 | 12 | $96,934 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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