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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering turned away roughly 78% of its 928 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering occupies suburban Needham, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 7.4% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $184,284 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 377 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 98% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1480 and 1560 — above the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Franklin W Olin College of Engineering without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1480 and 1560; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering received 928 applications and admitted 201 (21.7%), with 98 enrolling.
How Franklin W Olin College of Engineering compares
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 25.2% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $66,398 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $129,455 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Franklin W Olin College of Engineering student earns $129,455 — 106% above the Massachusetts median of $62,832 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering lists tuition at $66,398 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $66,398 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 377 undergraduates, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
96.4% of Franklin W Olin College of Engineering students finish a bachelor's within six years — 41.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $66,398 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1480–1560 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 25.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?
21.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 201 admitted from 928 applicants.
How much does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering cost?
At Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, published tuition is $66,398 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Franklin W Olin College of Engineering graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $129,455 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Smith College — 21% admitted
- College of the Holy Cross — 17.6% admitted
- Boston College — 16.4% admitted
- Babson College — 17.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.