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Olin College of Engineering

Olin College of Engineering
1000 Olin Way
Needham, MA 02492-1200

Official telephone: (781) 292-2300
Website: https://www.olin.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 15
Application fee: $85
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1500 - 1560
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 25%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,000
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 252
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 33
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 10
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 83%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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