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Overview

Olin College
Location Needham, MA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 386
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website olin.edu
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Costs

Olin College
Tuition (In State) $57,280
Tuition (Out of State) $57,280
Room & Board $18,524
Avg Net Price $38,502
Avg Grant Aid $40,522
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Olin College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 862
Admitted 165
Acceptance Rate 19.1%
Enrolled % 45.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.9
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 35/35
SAT Range 1490/1560
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2025

Academics

Olin College
Student to Faculty Ratio 8:1
Popular Majors
  • Engineering (100%)

Outcomes

Olin College
Graduation Rate 96%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) N/A
Making Student Loan Payments -
Median Student Loan Debt $14,710
Median Loan Payment $152

Diversity

Olin College
% Men 50%
% Women 50%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 53%
% Black 0%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 7%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 11%

Students

Olin College
% In-State 12%
% Out-of-State 79%

Campus

Olin College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/