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Private nonprofit · Needham, Massachusetts

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Suburban campus · 377 undergraduates · 9 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
25%
SAT middle 50%
1493–1558
Average net price
$25,171
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
96%
Campus of Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Franklin W Olin College of Engineering costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
–
$30,001 – $48,000
$3,100
$48,001 – $75,000
$9,528
$75,001 – $110,000
$12,271
Over $110,000
$27,096

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$86,474
Tuition and fees
$66,398
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$42,399
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
25%
SAT middle 50%
1493–1558
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
98%

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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering athletics

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Engineering
100%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
96%
First-year retention
98%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$129,455
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with a Pell grant
12%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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