Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	363
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	18%
Students retention rate	100%
On-time graduation rate	97%

Located in Needham, Massachusetts, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is 18%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

18%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,998

Cost of attendance at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,998

Cost of attendance at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering received on average $38,069 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$38,069

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	12	14%	$4,987	$59,840
Other Federal Grant	12	14%	$5,585	$67,019
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	84	100%	$37,271	$3,130,796
Total Grant & Scholarships	84	100%	$38,069	$3,197,815

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Franklin W Olin College of Engineering students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Franklin W Olin College of Engineering students is 97.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 94.7%.

97.4%

asian 91.7% 11 students
white 97.4% 38 students
unknown 100.0% 9 students
hispanic 100.0% 4 students
International Students 100.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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