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Olin is found in Needham, Massachusetts. 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.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 25% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 700. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 740 and 800. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 279 in 2005 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering
Olin Way
Needham, MA 02492-1245
General Phone: (781) 292-2300
Admissions Phone: (781) 292-2222
Financial Aid Phone: (781) 292-2346
http://www.olin.edu
Olin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 0 | mechanical engineering, engineering, electrical engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Olin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Olin had a total enrollment of 279 students (279 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 68% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 12% |
| Texas | 9% |
| New York | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Olin offers campus housing for 355 of its 279 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 511 | 127 | 25% | 77 | 61% |
| Men | 385 | 70 | 18% | 48 | 69% |
| Women | 126 | 57 | 45% | 29 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 700 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 740 | 800 |
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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (781) 292-2222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,750 |
| Room and board | $ 10,870 |
| Room charge | $ 7,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,870 |
| 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 -2)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (781) 292-2346
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $83,542 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $64,900 | 7 | $71,014 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,283 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $69,297 | 9 | $77,417 |
*: 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing
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