- Acceptance rate: 25% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.9, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- SAT, middle 50%: 723–768 reading and writing, 770–790 math
- Average net price: $40,370 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Olin College of Engineering reported: an average GPA of 3.9 (2023–24) and an acceptance rate of 25% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Olin College of Engineering reviews each application.
Olin College of Engineering average GPA
Olin College of Engineering reported an average high school GPA of 3.9 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Olin College of Engineering acceptance rate
Olin College of Engineering admitted 252 of 1,000 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 25%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Olin College of Engineering is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Needham, Massachusetts, with 405 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Olin College of Engineering in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 723 | 740 | 768 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 780 | 790 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1520 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Olin College of Engineering looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Olin College of Engineering doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,370 a year at Olin College of Engineering in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Olin College of Engineering?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Olin College of Engineering admitted 25% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Olin College of Engineering's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Olin College of Engineering's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 723–768 in reading and writing and 770–790 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Olin College of Engineering?
A lot: Olin College of Engineering requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How hard is it to get into Olin College of Engineering?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Olin College of Engineering admitted 25% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate?
Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate was 25% for fall 2024: it admitted 252 of 1,000 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Olin College of Engineering require the SAT or ACT?
Check Olin College of Engineering's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Olin College of Engineering was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Olin College of Engineering?
Olin College of Engineering doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.9, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What do students pay at Olin College of Engineering after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,370 a year at Olin College of Engineering in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Olin College of Engineering look at legacy status?
No. Olin College of Engineering doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Olin College of Engineering?
No. Olin College of Engineering reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
Before you apply, check Olin College of Engineering's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Franklin W Olin College of EngineeringU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Olin College of Engineering Common Data Set 2023–24Olin College of Engineering: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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